Job summary
This post provides an exciting development opportunity for an experienced speech & language therapist to take on the autism clinical lead role, leading our newly developed autism pathway.
You will be working closely with your Service Lead and the Service Manager to continue developing our autism pathway pathway, and providing clinical support to the staff working on the pathway.
Alongside carrying a caseload of complex children with social interaction and/or autism, you will have a day a week of protected non-clinical time for leadership duties.
The SLT service supports a variety of speech, language & communication &/or dysphagia needs, covering community & specialist settings across the city & county for children & young people with developmental conditions/delay.
SLTs provide individual assessment, individual & group therapy and management, training, advice and liaison through consultative & coaching approaches, as appropriate.
SLTs work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team providing high quality, effective, accessible, person & family-centred services through tailored packages of care, training & mentoring in the most appropriate setting.
Nottingham Children's Speech & Language Therapy service is a supportive, friendly place to work and we offer excellent CPD opportunities.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will oversee the clinical delivery of the autism pathway, one of three clinical pathways in the service.
As the clinical lead you will share your expert clinical knowledge with the team and wider service. You will design packages of care and have an excellent knowledge of the evidence base with regard to autism.
You will join our band 7 leadership team, driving forward transformation work within your pathway and the service as a whole.
You will be responsible for carrying out supervision and appraisals for staff working on the pathway and will contribute to Leadership and service planning for the wider SLT service.
You will identify and co-ordinate the training required by staff working on the autism pathway, in order to provide high quality therapeutic interventions.
You will also lead on strategic developments within your specialism/setting/district in liaison with the service manager.
The post-holder will be expected to maintain a clinical caseload, which will include some of the most complex children and families on the autism pathway.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide highly specialist clinical expertise and leadership within their specialism/setting/district, in order that children with speech, language and communication needs and their families benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective speech and language therapy service.
They will also have experience of supervising SLT assistants and less experienced SLTs.
There is close support from other team members with a peer supervision programme also available. We are a large Nottinghamshire county wide service which provides opportunities to further develop specialist skills and knowledge.
You will be taking on a leadership role in the service at a really exciting time. We are currently transforming our SLT service. We are keen to innovate and develop to ensure that we are meeting the current and future needs of our children and families. We have already started the process of developing a clear vision and values for our service.
You must have a:
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree QualificationHealth Professions Council License to Practice
We work out of a number of bases across Nottinghamshire and can offer flexibility as to where the post-holder is based. The post-holder will be required, to travel out from the base to attend training events, meetings, community visits etc. However, there has been an increase in efficiency with the opportunity for some home working , when required, and the use of digital technology allows meetings and supervision to take place via Microsoft Teams. This platform has also been used to provide individual patient assessment and management, and group education.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at thebottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimumsalary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In thesecircumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining aCertificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide highly specialist clinical expertise and leadership within their specialism/setting/district, in order that children with speech, language and communication needs and their families benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective speech and language therapy service.
They will also have experience of supervising SLT assistants and less experienced SLTs.
There is close support from other team members with a peer supervision programme also available. We are a large Nottinghamshire county wide service which provides opportunities to further develop specialist skills and knowledge.
You will be taking on a leadership role in the service at a really exciting time. We are currently transforming our SLT service. We are keen to innovate and develop to ensure that we are meeting the current and future needs of our children and families. We have already started the process of developing a clear vision and values for our service.
You must have a:
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree QualificationHealth Professions Council License to Practice
We work out of a number of bases across Nottinghamshire and can offer flexibility as to where the post-holder is based. The post-holder will be required, to travel out from the base to attend training events, meetings, community visits etc. However, there has been an increase in efficiency with the opportunity for some home working , when required, and the use of digital technology allows meetings and supervision to take place via Microsoft Teams. This platform has also been used to provide individual patient assessment and management, and group education.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at thebottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimumsalary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In thesecircumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker/Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining aCertificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialist applied knowledge of working with children with autism
- A broad knowledge of the evidence base for communication approaches for autistic children
- Knowledge of the SEND code of practice and EHCP process
Desirable
- Applied leadership knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Working experience of managing a complex caseload of children and young people with complex communication needs
- Experience of supporting students and other staff
- Experience of leading/managing project work
- Experience of writing EHCP reports
- Experience of designing and delivering different learning and development opportunities
- Experience of contributing to SLT service development
- Experience in developing evaluation/audit tools and resources as part of SLT team
- Experience of delivering environmental approaches to SLT service delivery and evaluating them
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders and influencing service delivery
- Experience of carrying out multi-disciplinary autism diagnostic assessments
- Experience of contributing to SEND tribunals
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification.
- Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Leadership qualification e.g. Mary Seacole
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication Skills
- Well organised and able to prioritise a busy workload
- Leadership skills
- Team builder and team member
- Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
- Reflective practitioner
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Training
Essential
- Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including highly specialist knowledge of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Desirable
- ADOS trained
- More Than Words trained
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAble to perform the full range of duties
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialist applied knowledge of working with children with autism
- A broad knowledge of the evidence base for communication approaches for autistic children
- Knowledge of the SEND code of practice and EHCP process
Desirable
- Applied leadership knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Working experience of managing a complex caseload of children and young people with complex communication needs
- Experience of supporting students and other staff
- Experience of leading/managing project work
- Experience of writing EHCP reports
- Experience of designing and delivering different learning and development opportunities
- Experience of contributing to SLT service development
- Experience in developing evaluation/audit tools and resources as part of SLT team
- Experience of delivering environmental approaches to SLT service delivery and evaluating them
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders and influencing service delivery
- Experience of carrying out multi-disciplinary autism diagnostic assessments
- Experience of contributing to SEND tribunals
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification.
- Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Leadership qualification e.g. Mary Seacole
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication Skills
- Well organised and able to prioritise a busy workload
- Leadership skills
- Team builder and team member
- Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
- Reflective practitioner
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Training
Essential
- Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including highly specialist knowledge of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Desirable
- ADOS trained
- More Than Words trained
Physical Requirements
Essential
- oAble to perform the full range of duties
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
