BANK Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Community Healthcare NHS Trust

BANK - Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Band 6

Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with complex communication needs and dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders) needs as relevant to the role. This will include supporting parents, school staff and other professionals in all issues related to client management. Liaison with the MDT is an integral part of the role.

• To assess the needs for, develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred to the SLT service to mainstream schools
• To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties
• To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate
• The post holder will also provide some day‑to‑day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.
• The post holder will run appropriate in‑service training independently for school and other staff.
• To assess the need for, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties
• To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of children’s communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, school and other relevant settings
• To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence‑based practice and outcome measurement to provide the most effective treatment to children and their families within a clearly defined care plan
• To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

Just as we care about our patients’ well‑being, we care about yours!

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

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