Speech and Language Therapist
- Employer
- South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
- Location
- Halifax
- Salary
- £35,392 to £42,618 a year PRO-RATA
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2024
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- Profession
- Mental health
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part Time
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30 Hours Per Week Part Time
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced SALT in the Calderdale CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team. The successful candidate will provide specialist diagnostic assessment to children and young people through face-to-face assessments in a clinic setting.
They will work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to analyse information and to identify when further assessment is required in order to provide an outcome to the neurodevelopmental assessment.
The successful applicant will also have opportunities to supervise SALT students, contribute to learning and development within the CAMHS team and provide supervision to other members of the team.
The post is for 30 hours a week and flexible working can be discussed.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will to undertake neurodevelopmental assessments through a one-to-one assessment and a neurodevelopmental interview.
To offer additional assessments such as a school observation or ADOS.
To use the diagnostic criteria to analyse information obtained from assessment and present findings to the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
To participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings by supporting assessment discussions and formulation.
To feedback assessment outcomes verbally and in writing to children, young people and their support systems.
To offer supervision and training to the team.
To support and supervise SALT students on placement.To contribute to service development.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the organisation, coordination, development and provision of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to ensure the provision of an efficient, high quality service.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To provide clinical expertise and advice on assessment, diagnosis and management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions
To provide clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others, working as part of the wider team.
To participate in the planning and implementation of the day to day operation of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to this client group.
To prepare, implement and evaluate neurodevelopmental assessments for clients to ensure the delivery of designated standards of care consistent with departmental policies and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy Guidelines.
To develop, write, deliver and evaluate training packages with access to specialist support as required to parents, carers, other professional groups and speech and language therapists
To provide mentoring, clinical supervision, peer support and joint visits for advice to Speech and Language Therapists, other professionals and assistants relevant to this clinical area.
To assist in the training and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy assistants, students from other professions and to be involved in the provision of full student placements in accordance with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy guidelines.
To participate in the development of innovations in the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and related service delivery issues, risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
To maintain accurate and concise clinical records, providing appropriate reports, attend case conferences and reviews and to provide statistical information to facilitate future business planning in line with Trust guidelines.
To reflect on practice, both individually and with peers to identify own strengths and needs, demonstrate Continuing Professional Development and to maintain a portfolio or equivalent in line with professional and Trust guidelines.
To work within the confines of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Physical Attributes
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre
Great Albion Street
Halifax
HX1 1YR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9378-CK1997
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced SALT in the Calderdale CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team. The successful candidate will provide specialist diagnostic assessment to children and young people through face-to-face assessments in a clinic setting.
They will work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to analyse information and to identify when further assessment is required in order to provide an outcome to the neurodevelopmental assessment.
The successful applicant will also have opportunities to supervise SALT students, contribute to learning and development within the CAMHS team and provide supervision to other members of the team.
The post is for 30 hours a week and flexible working can be discussed.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
For full job description, please see attached supporting documents.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will to undertake neurodevelopmental assessments through a one-to-one assessment and a neurodevelopmental interview.
To offer additional assessments such as a school observation or ADOS.
To use the diagnostic criteria to analyse information obtained from assessment and present findings to the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
To participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings by supporting assessment discussions and formulation.
To feedback assessment outcomes verbally and in writing to children, young people and their support systems.
To offer supervision and training to the team.
To support and supervise SALT students on placement.To contribute to service development.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
About us
We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To participate in the organisation, coordination, development and provision of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to ensure the provision of an efficient, high quality service.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The post holder will be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as directed.
The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To provide clinical expertise and advice on assessment, diagnosis and management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions
To provide clinical expertise to the multi-disciplinary team to inform their decision making and to provide advice and guidance to carers, non-clinical staff or members of other professions, who may be influenced by this and to maintain professional relationships with relevant others, working as part of the wider team.
To participate in the planning and implementation of the day to day operation of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to this client group.
To prepare, implement and evaluate neurodevelopmental assessments for clients to ensure the delivery of designated standards of care consistent with departmental policies and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy Guidelines.
To develop, write, deliver and evaluate training packages with access to specialist support as required to parents, carers, other professional groups and speech and language therapists
To provide mentoring, clinical supervision, peer support and joint visits for advice to Speech and Language Therapists, other professionals and assistants relevant to this clinical area.
To assist in the training and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy assistants, students from other professions and to be involved in the provision of full student placements in accordance with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy guidelines.
To participate in the development of innovations in the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and related service delivery issues, risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
To maintain accurate and concise clinical records, providing appropriate reports, attend case conferences and reviews and to provide statistical information to facilitate future business planning in line with Trust guidelines.
To reflect on practice, both individually and with peers to identify own strengths and needs, demonstrate Continuing Professional Development and to maintain a portfolio or equivalent in line with professional and Trust guidelines.
To work within the confines of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Proven relevant continuous professional development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy, or equivalent.
- RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
- Current registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Desirable
- Training in specific neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., ADOS, QB).
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working as a Speech and language Therapist with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
- Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of neurodevelopmental difficulties in a range of clients.
- Demonstrable experience working as a speech and language therapist in co-ordinating the work of others.
Desirable
- Experience of assessing children and young people for conditions including ASD and ADHD.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Written and verbal communication skills which allow professional information to be conveyed in an accurate and organised manner, taking account of the communication setting.
- Effective communicator in a variety of settings with a variety of different people.
- Demonstrable ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
- Proven organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work within a team.
Special Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge working as a speech and language therapist in contemporary issues in the Health, Education and Social Care Community relevant to the client group.
- Demonstrable knowledge working as a speech and language therapist of the functions of related professions with this client group.
- Demonstrable ability and experience as a speech and language therapist in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training for clients, families, students, or other professionals.
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
- A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
- Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
- Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau.
Employer details
Employer name
South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Laura Mitchell Health & Wellbeing Centre
Great Albion Street
Halifax
HX1 1YR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9378-CK1997
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