We are seeking an experienced, innovative and passionate SLT to join the Early Years SLT team working with a range of children with speech language and communication needs within the Inner London boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.

The post holder will work in partnership with parents/carers, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and nurseries/schools to deliver a high-quality service consisting of assessment and intervention for a complex caseload. As well as being experienced in delivering a range of communication interventions (including AAC), the post holder should have knowledge and skills in supporting children with complex needs and social communication differences.

Commitment to reflective learning and strong team work skills are essential.

For further info on working in our Team, please take a look at our recruitment video:CLCH S& L Recruitment - YouTube

Main duties of the job

To have specialist knowledge in the assessment, diagnosis and interventions for preschool children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) including administering comprehensive formal and informal assessments, making differential diagnoses based on assessment findings and developing and delivering evidence-based intervention programmes

To monitor and review the progress of children on the caseload and facilitate the development or modification of packages of care/targets as appropriate using evaluation/outcome measurement tools.

To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate

To have well developed specialist skills in a specialist area of SLCN within the broad range of speech, language and communication needs encountered within the caseload of preschool aged children

To provide supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues, Speech & Language Therapy assistants and Speech & Language Therapy students, and if required, Band 5 Speech & Language Therapists.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Health Care Professionals Council Registration to Practise AF Your healthcare closer to home Page 5 of 7 www.clch.nhs.uk @CLCHNHSTrust
• Registered member of RCSLT with the right to work in the UK
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent in specialist area (e.g. AAC courses)

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years' postgraduate experience working with children with complex needs who present with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Experience of carrying out assessment and differential diagnosis including complex disorders
• Experience of implementing a range of therapeutic interventions for children with complex needs in range of settings
• Experience of collaborative multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
• Extensive experience of working collaboratively with and training parents/carers, teachers, TAs and other health/education professionals.
• Experience of planning, organising and delivering training programmes
• Experience of working with children with complex needs, including learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
• Experience of writing statutory assessment/EHCP advice
• Experience of planning and delivering therapy in small groups

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Experience of implementing the principles of clinical governance in clinical practice (e.g. clinical audits

Skills

Essential

• Well established clinical skills and experience of a broad range of standardised and functional assessment tools relevant to children with complex SLC needs and evidence-based interventions relevant to the client group
• Highly developed clinical skills and postgraduate experience in the assessment, differential diagnosis and interventions for children with complex needs who present with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties including, Down Syndrome, Learning Disabilities and Profound/Multiple Learning Disability and Autism
• Able to synthesise and present complex information, present effective verbal and written reports for carers, colleagues and managers
• Well established, up to date knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes

Desirable

• An ability to speak a non-European language.

Key Attributes

Essential

• Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
• Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments
• Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• To travel between sites of work and around the borough on a regular basis as dictated by service and clients' needs.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre, 7e Woodfield road

London

W9 3XZ

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