Bank Band 7 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
To provide a high standard of Speech and Language therapy (SLT) service to children and young people within a community setting.
To act as a source of expertise on SLT providing training and guidance regarding specialist assessment and intervention to Speech and Language Therapists working within designated pathways in order to maintain the required standard of clinical governance.
To provide Specialist SLT assessment and intervention for a caseload of complex cases within specialist areas which may include speech, language, communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties
Main duties of the job- Work within a CFHD pathway of care providing support to speech and language therapists across the designated pathway/s of care (these can include but are not limited to;
Speech, Language and Communication Pathway, Managing Neurodiversity Pathway, Community Childrens Nursing, Physical and Sensory Pathway and Vulnerable Childrens Pathway) - Screen and triage referrals and ensure a strengths-based approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions to support the complex packages of care for children with additional needs in the community.
- Contribute to risk assessment and care planning in collaboration with children, young people and their carers.
- Provide specialist SLT assessment, advice and interventions to children, young people and their families and to hold a caseload of children with complex needs.
- Provide case management of an identified caseload of children and young people with highly complex long-term conditions and complex needs by utilising and promoting evidence-based care. This includes children with complex needs including speech, language, communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties.
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile;
making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Jobresponsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification Qualifications- BSc or Diploma in Speech and Language
- State registration current HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant clinical area of expertise and/or postgraduate qualification
- Post graduate leadership certificate
- MSc in relevant clinical area
- Membership of a professional
- In depth knowledge of current good practice and recent national research in relation to speech and language therapy
- In depth knowledge of child development
- Specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of therapeutic interventions for children and young people
- Specialist knowledge of a wide range of assessment tools relevant to a broad range of needs in paediatric population
- Specialist knowledge and understanding around SEND
- Evidence of advanced training in specialist clinical area
- Experience of working as part of a professional team and multidisciplinary team
- Skilled in risk management
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Experience of presenting complex information to staff and senior…
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