The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative therapist to join as a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) for the Special Centres & Units Team.

You will become part of a developing service that provides high quality speech and language therapy for school aged children and young people in Reception through 18 years of age, who attend a range of specialist settings. These settings comprise of specialist centres that cater to a variety of special education needs including but not limited to Autism, Moderate Learning Disabilities, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairment and Speech and Language Communication Needs.

We are an experienced and friendly team that offer:o Opportunities to develop an area of clinical specialism through attendance at CENs, clinical lead roles and internal supervision structures, and if appropriate external trainingo Peer supporto A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structureo A team of highly skilled and genuinely supportive colleagueso A professional development infrastructure including Student Placement Co-ordinators, Volunteer Placement Co-ordinators, a RCSLT Research Champion, regular whole team meetings and a developing Whole Team Training Plan

Main duties of the job

The role includes assessment, diagnosis and management of children aged 4-18 years with speech, language and communication needs in Specialist Centres attached to mainstream schools. You will be working closely as part of a multidisciplinary team, including families, peers and professionals across both health and education settings, to support children and young people across the Hounslow borough. Postgraduate training or experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication is desirable.

Alongside a team of SLTs, you will deliver therapy, train others and help to shape a developing service while enhancing your own clinical skills. You will contribute to service specific projects and have the opportunity to develop your own ideas with the support of the Specialist Band 7s and SLT Team Leads.

We encourage Band 5 SLTs who have demonstrated initiative, developed their project skills and are able to evidence that they are ready to take the next step in their career to apply.

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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

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 educational setting
• Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention
• Experience of developing implementing a Total Communication Approach
• Experience of working within a multi-agency/disciplinary team
• Experience training a range of professionals

Desirable

• Experience of assessing and using low-tech and high-tech AAC

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
• Experience training a range of professionals in specialist field

Desirable

• Knowledge of assessing and using low-tech and high-tech AAC
• Experience leading a team of therapists involved in specific projects

Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the WL values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, Caring)
• 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
• 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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