An exciting role has arisen in the Speech and Language Therapy Service and Neurodisability Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. You will join a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team that delivers specialist level services to children and young people with complex medical conditions. This post is a combination of specialisms in Developmental Epilepsy and Developmental Communication.

A high level of experience in the assessment and differential diagnosis of speech, language and communication is essential for this post. You should have an understanding of autism, language disorder and AAC. Experience of community services and a range of education services (Mainstream, Special School) are complementary to the post. The post holder acts as an advisor to community colleagues. You will have access to high quality supervision, training and development programs.

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

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Main duties of the job

• To provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to a high level of expertise consisting of: assessment, differential diagnosis, interpretation, management and outcomes to children and adolescents with communication difficulties associated with complex neurological conditions. This is within the context of a multidisciplinary team assessment. This may include attendance at case conferences and joint clinic meetings as necessary
• To understand and use a full range of diagnostic assessments for children in this population (standardised and qualitative speech and language assessments).
• To act as clinical advisor in the area of specialism both within the Trust and to external agencies with regard to children and young people with a Neurodisability.
• To work as an independent practitioner accessing the Department's supervision system, and seeking and maintaining peer support from other specialist practitioners in line with clinical governance and professional guidelines
• To contribute to the development, service and team plans, policies and care protocol, relating to the clinical caseload in particular, in consultation with the Team Leader and multidisciplinary teams, using specialist knowledge
• To support the SLT and MDT clinical teams in teaching and training in the specialist subjects - AAC, Developmental Communication and Epilepsy

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

• Our Always values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Health Professions Council license to practice
• Short courses in Specialist Area (e.g. AAC, Autism, Language disorder)

Desirable

• SLT Clinical Master's Degree
• Qualified to deliver specialist assessments relevant to post (e.g. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - ADOS)
• Training in clinical and student supervision

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• Assessment, diagnosis and management (including recommended intervention) of children and young people presenting with complex communication difficulties (including Autism, Language Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, Acquired brain injury).
• Knowledge and experience in using a broad range of diagnostic assessment tools relevant to specialist client group (both qualitative and standardised) to assess functional impact on language, speech and communication
• Knowledge of evidence base for assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex communication difficulties
• Knowledge and experience in assessment, selection and implementation of AAC Systems (paper based and powered)
• Experience in student clinical supervision Experience in clinical and peer supervision procedures
• Experience of interdisciplinary team working
• Knowledge of the impact of cultural issues for families and SLTs working with CYP who are neurodiverse and have developmental differences
• Evidence of teaching and training: SLT's, families and other professionals

Desirable

• Capable of working with a wide audience for teaching/training (assessment and demonstration).

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrable specialist skills in the assessment and management of speech, language and communication problems related to children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental disorders
• Skills in communicating outcomes of assessment and management plans to families and relevant internal and external professionals e.g. paediatricians, schools, speech and language therapists
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, sustained concentration and empathy with patients and relatives who themselves may have a range of complex communication impairments and other needs.
• Commitment to developing and maintaining the highest clinical standards.
• Negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders.
• Able to take responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Sound knowledge of IT packages and audio/video, including use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Excel)

Desirable

• Formal presentation skills experience

Research and development

Essential

• Experience in service audit, outcome measures and service development processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of research design and methodology, with particular reference to own specialist field

Employer details

Employer name

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

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271-MTT-6485682