The Hounslow Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative Band 6 Specialist SLT to join the Mainstream Team.

The Mainstream Schools team provide:o a school based consultative assessment service which provides outreach support for both primary and secondary aged students.o a specialist stream service which provides direct intervention for children and young people (CYP) with speech and/or dysfluency needs.

We are an experienced and friendly team that offer:o Opportunities to develop a clinical specialismo CPD opportunitieso A professional development infrastructure including Champion Roles (e.g. Student Placements, DLD, Bilingualism), regular whole team meetings and in-house continuing professional development training plan.o A comprehensive supervision/appraisal structureo A team of highly skilled, supportive colleagueso Flexible working hours

Main duties of the job

To deliver specialist clinical decision-making, including assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment, evaluation and general independent management of a diverse and highly complex caseload.

To be accountable for the development, delivery and quality of services for children with speech, language and communication needs by ensuring that the service is effective, well-co-ordinated and responsive to changing needs.To be responsible for providing specialist knowledge/training/advice in specialist field providing second opinions, clinical supervision and working with students, volunteers and assistants.To deliver specialist training to the therapy team as well as to a range of professionals as appropriate.To ensure effective joint working practice between own service, other speech and language therapists and other relevant professionals in the fields of health, education, the voluntary sector, social services.To maintain an up-to-date, advanced level of theoretical knowledge and therapeutic evidence-based practice through Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, reading, clinical excellence networks (CENs) and external training courses.We encourage Band 5 SLTs to apply who are able to evidence that they are ready to take the next step in their career.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Trust is rated as Good overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as Outstanding.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree / diploma or other professional Speech and Language Therapy qualification
• Registered with HCPC

Desirable

• Registered with RCSLT
• Demonstrates interest in a specialist clinical area
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Group or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in working as a Speech and Language therapist with at least some experience of working within an education setting
• Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention
• Experience of working within a multi-agency/disciplinary team
• Experience training a range of professionals

Knowledge

Essential

• Competent computer skills
• Ability to write clear concise reports (including contribution to the EHCP or Annual Review process).
• Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Well established knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group/s)
• Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to client group/s)
• Well established knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Well established knowledge of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Well established knowledge of standards of record keeping
• Ability to write clear concise reports (including contribution to the EHCP or Annual Review process).

Desirable

• Competent computer skills

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a (uni or multidisciplinary) team.
• Ability to manage conflict
• Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others
• Ability to manage time and demonstrate prioritisation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, motivating, listening, empathy and counselling skills
• Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
• Aptitude for supervision of junior members of staff (and team co-ordination where appropriate)
• Demonstrates highly developed analytical, evaluation and reflection skills
• Highly developed presentation skills, written and verbal
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

Hounslow

London

TW3 3EL

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