Job summary
This permanent Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist vacancy consists of 15 hours: Social Communication Assessment Pathway (SSCAP) & 15 hours: School Aged Complex needs pathway in Ipswich and surrounding areas.
The SSCAP role for autism assessment of children (4-12 years) involves: administering assessments of social communication in schools, clinics and preschools, multidisciplinary working, offering clinical expertise and writing reports. ADOS training is available.
The SACN role includes providing therapy, advice & assessment to children & young people (4-16 years) with moderate/severe learning disabilities in their educational setting (special schools/units). Post 16 work & home visits may also be required. Previous experience of managing CYP with Education, Health and Care Plans therefore previous experience of EHCPs is desirable.
We work collaboratively to upskill and support therapy partners, delivering workshops for schools and parents, and working alongside SLT colleagues. We promote neuro-affirmative working.
Please indicate if you are interested in the full role or part.
Main duties of the job
SSCAP:
Excellent understanding of differential diagnosis and co-occurring conditions that impact social communication.
Excellent understanding of the diagnostic criteria for Autism (ICD11/ DSM5)
Carry out ADOS assessments (training to be provided as needed) and share results in a report and clinical discussion.
SACN:
Plan & deliver therapy interventions based on assessment findings and communication needs
Evaluate student progress to update EHCP targets, write Annual Review reports as required
Liaise with families & carers to keep them updated and offer advice / support for communication skills and to ensure they are upskilled as therapy partners
Both:
Select, administer and successfully interpret a range of appropriate formal and informal assessments appropriate to complex paediatric client group.
Be skilled at timely, accurate written recording e.g. writing reports following assessment, EHCP advice and to keep daily, accurate records using SystmOne
Have good organisational skills to be able to manage waiting lists independently, plan sessions, re-organise
Supervise Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, NQPs and less experienced staff
Use strong personal communication skills to convey outcomes of assessment or communication targets
Take an active or delegated lead role in supporting wider service development projects
Be able to travel to other venues
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description for more information
Job summary:
The primary purpose of this role is to provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to children and young people aged 0-19 with a range of speech, language, and communication presentations.
This community-based role will involve working in a variety of settings, including clinics, mainstream schools, specialist units (SSUs), special schools, nurseries or homes, according to service need.
You will:
- provide a specialist level of advice, support and training to upskill therapy partners i.e., parents, carers and other professionals working with the child or young person.
- manage and prioritise caseloads at a specialist level.
- plan day-to-day service delivery in your designated geographical area as a mini-team lead.
- provide leadership, supervision and training for relevant Speech and Language Therapy staff and students.
- safeguard children and young people according to policy and procedures.
- travel across the county where necessary for carrying out the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description for more information
Job summary:
The primary purpose of this role is to provide a specialist Speech and Language Therapy service to children and young people aged 0-19 with a range of speech, language, and communication presentations.
This community-based role will involve working in a variety of settings, including clinics, mainstream schools, specialist units (SSUs), special schools, nurseries or homes, according to service need.
You will:
- provide a specialist level of advice, support and training to upskill therapy partners i.e., parents, carers and other professionals working with the child or young person.
- manage and prioritise caseloads at a specialist level.
- plan day-to-day service delivery in your designated geographical area as a mini-team lead.
- provide leadership, supervision and training for relevant Speech and Language Therapy staff and students.
- safeguard children and young people according to policy and procedures.
- travel across the county where necessary for carrying out the role.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- oRecognised Speech & Language therapy degree qualification
- oRegistered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- oMember of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Desirable
- oMember of a Clinical Excellence Network
- oEvidence of further post graduate short courses or training relevant to clinical caseload: Makaton, PECS, SCERTS, stammering approaches, Nuffield, Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism, Eating/Drinking etc
- oRecent Placement Educator Training
Experience
Essential
- oExperience and working knowledge of Paediatrics as specialist area
- oKnowledge and experience of a wide range of paediatric SLC assessment methods.
- oKnowledge and experience of using a range of paediatric therapy techniques and approaches to a specialist level.
- oUse of outcome measures
- oExperience of training others
- oSupervision of junior staff and students
- oSupporting others with caseload management
Desirable
- oPrevious Band 6 experience or evidence of working at a specialist level
- oExperience of working in a range of community settings
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of the National Curriculum & Statutory Assessment Procedure and experience of writing Statutory Assessment and Annual review reports
- oKnowledge of Safeguarding CYP
- oDigitally literate: able to use digital methods for record keeping and communicating
- oGood presentation skills, written and verbal
- oGood organisational skills including ability to prioritise work and caseload
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oSupervision Skills
Desirable
- oExperience of record keeping via SystmOne
- oTriaging skills
- oLeadership skills e.g. coaching, negotiation & problem solving, supporting change
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oHolistic approach
- oFlexible, able to manage changing circumstances
- oSelf-aware & motivated
- oAbility to work in a team
- oAble to travel across the Trust
Desirable
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- oRecognised Speech & Language therapy degree qualification
- oRegistered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- oMember of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Desirable
- oMember of a Clinical Excellence Network
- oEvidence of further post graduate short courses or training relevant to clinical caseload: Makaton, PECS, SCERTS, stammering approaches, Nuffield, Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism, Eating/Drinking etc
- oRecent Placement Educator Training
Experience
Essential
- oExperience and working knowledge of Paediatrics as specialist area
- oKnowledge and experience of a wide range of paediatric SLC assessment methods.
- oKnowledge and experience of using a range of paediatric therapy techniques and approaches to a specialist level.
- oUse of outcome measures
- oExperience of training others
- oSupervision of junior staff and students
- oSupporting others with caseload management
Desirable
- oPrevious Band 6 experience or evidence of working at a specialist level
- oExperience of working in a range of community settings
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- oKnowledge of the National Curriculum & Statutory Assessment Procedure and experience of writing Statutory Assessment and Annual review reports
- oKnowledge of Safeguarding CYP
- oDigitally literate: able to use digital methods for record keeping and communicating
- oGood presentation skills, written and verbal
- oGood organisational skills including ability to prioritise work and caseload
- oAbility to work under pressure
- oSupervision Skills
Desirable
- oExperience of record keeping via SystmOne
- oTriaging skills
- oLeadership skills e.g. coaching, negotiation & problem solving, supporting change
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oHolistic approach
- oFlexible, able to manage changing circumstances
- oSelf-aware & motivated
- oAbility to work in a team
- oAble to travel across the Trust
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
