Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to work in Camden Early Years' Service to join our innovative and supportive team.
The successful candidate will deliver a Speech and Language Therapy Service to children under five across Camden with a range of language and communication needs. There are lots of opportunities for joint working with experienced staff and the satisfaction of delivering evidence-based interventions which are supported by a multi-agency initiative known as Camden Kids Talk. The team pride themselves on delivering a holistic approach to families and work closely with other agencies across Camden.
For further information, or for an informal discussion, please contact Colette Quinlivan@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDF, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.
Find out what it is like to work in our friendly, supportive teams which span hospital and community settings across vibrant and diverse North Central London first hand, visit What is it like at Whittington Health?(you may have to copy and paste this link into your browser) to hear from some of our current staff about why they chose to join and stay at Whittington Health.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical
To provide a comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy service to children under fives referred with speech, language and communication difficulties
To deliver appropriate formal and informal assessment, make differential diagnosis on the basis of this assessment, and communicate complex condition related information from assessment to children, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions.
To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of clients/carers when imparting complex and distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and the impact of this on individuals and their families.
Following assessment and differential diagnosis, to design and develop evidence based treatment and management programmes to be implemented within the multi-disciplinary teams available, and within the childs family.
To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines.
Research and Development
To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence based practice, literature and peer review.
To undertake Clinical Governance and Audit projects within the local service
Please see Job description and personal specification for full outline of main role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical
To provide a comprehensive Speech and Language Therapy service to children under fives referred with speech, language and communication difficulties
To deliver appropriate formal and informal assessment, make differential diagnosis on the basis of this assessment, and communicate complex condition related information from assessment to children, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions.
To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of clients/carers when imparting complex and distressing information regarding the nature of the clients difficulties and the impact of this on individuals and their families.
Following assessment and differential diagnosis, to design and develop evidence based treatment and management programmes to be implemented within the multi-disciplinary teams available, and within the childs family.
To take an active interest in working parties and groups within the Trust to develop and improve on service delivery, protocols and guidelines.
Research and Development
To ensure practice is supported by research, evidence based practice, literature and peer review.
To undertake Clinical Governance and Audit projects within the local service
Please see Job description and personal specification for full outline of main role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Working with children with a range of speech, language and communication needs/special educational needs
- Working with other professionals to support children with communication needs.
Desirable
- Working in a multi-cultural environment
- Knowledge of interaction therapy, eg Hanen, vpci, Verve
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to children with speech, language and communication needs
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group).
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Ability to take majority of leave in school holidays
Desirable
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Working with children with a range of speech, language and communication needs/special educational needs
- Working with other professionals to support children with communication needs.
Desirable
- Working in a multi-cultural environment
- Knowledge of interaction therapy, eg Hanen, vpci, Verve
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to children with speech, language and communication needs
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group).
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance and clinical audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisation and prioritisation skills
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Ability to take majority of leave in school holidays
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).
