Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

The post holder will be responsible for:

Providing a specialist service to children attending mainstream schools with Speech/Language and communication needs (SLCN) working closely with parents/carers, and staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum

To assess the needs for, develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred to the SLT service to mainstream schools

To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties

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

The post holder will also provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary by discussing own and others input around clients needs ensuring a well co-ordinated care plan

To provide advice to communication partners (e.g. teachers, support staff) and other professionals teachers regarding the management and support of children with a wide range of communication difficulties, as well as for children with specific conditions appropriate to field(s) of specialisation, to facilitate their language, social, educational and emotional development

To communicate complex condition-related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions involved in the care of the child and family

To contribute to assessment and review procedures under the Education Act and the Code of Practice

To produce reports regarding children's needs, reflecting specialist knowledge, summarising proposed care plans and ensuring that these are integrated into the child's Individual Education Plan and/or integrated care plan

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
• Flexible working options
• 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

To assess the need for, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties

To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of childrens communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, school and other relevant settings

To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence based practice and outcome measurement to provide the most effective treatment to children and their families within clearly defined care plan

To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment

To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures relevant to the field, in particular in the field(s) of specialisation

To adapt practice to meet individual childrens and families circumstances including due regard for specific clinical conditions affecting their speech and language cognitive, cultural, religious and linguistic differences

To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of children and their families/carers, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the childs difficulties and implications of the same

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals
• Experience Training others

Desirable

• Interest to develop clinical specialism in education
• 5 Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
• Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014
• Up to date knowledge of professional standards of record keeping

Desirable

• Ability to organise and manage own caseload independently and support other more junior staff manage their caseload.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre

7e Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

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