Job summary
The Hounslow Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative therapist to lead on developing the Speech and Language Therapy Service offered to the Hounslow Youth Justice Service (YJS). This is an exciting opportunity that has arisen as a result of increased awareness in Hounslow of the Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) of young people known to the Youth Justice system and an increase in funding.
The successful candidate will need significant experience working in Youth Justice and with young people with a range of SLCN and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties and their families.
The role includes specialist assessment and management of young people known to the Hounslow YJS within the multi-disciplinary team. It also entails developing universal and targeted input and working closely with families, peers and professionals across health, youth justice and educational settings.
Main duties of the job
Our team is committed to professional development and providing quality SaLT services for children, young people and their families. Therefore there is opportunity to be involved in training and supervision of staff as well as service development where you will work closely with the SaLT Leads and the Children's Therapy Services Manager to continue to shape and develop the SaLT service.
We are an experienced and friendly team that offer:o Both internal & external CPD opportunitieso 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 Plano Peer supporto A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structureo A team of highly skilled and genuinely supportive colleagueso Flexible working hours and environment including remote access to our IT systems.
For more information and to arrange an informal visit contact Uma Sai (Children's Therapy Clinical Services Manager)
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.
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
- MSc or equivalent post graduate study and training in specialist area
Desirable
- Leadership/ management training
- Membership of CEN (SIG) or equivalent
- Registered with RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Speech and Language Therapist working within specialist field (e.g. Youth Justice / SEMH)
- Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention relevant to the client group
- Working with multi-agency/ disciplinary teams
- Extensive experience of supervising less experienced SLT's
- Experience of training others including parents/ caregivers in specialist area
- Experience of project management
Desirable
- Experience of taking part in a service re-design
- Experience of developing a specialist service
- Experience working as part of a senior leadership team
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to write clear and concise reports
- Competent computer skills
- Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Established knowledge of the national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
- Fully embedded understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
- Fully embedded knowledge regarding standards of record keeping
- Leadership skills, including self-leadership
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the West London values
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a uni/ multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others
- Ability to manage time and demonstrate prioritisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including objective observation, active listening, use of emotional intelligence and counselling skills
- Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
- Able to manage competing demands/ priorities
- Highly developed analytical, evaluation and reflection skills
- Highly developed presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Organised
- Flexible
- Resilient / Ability to perform effectively under pressure
Desirable
- Aptitude for line management and co-ordination
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / diploma or other professional Speech and Language Therapy qualification
- Registered with HCPC
- MSc or equivalent post graduate study and training in specialist area
Desirable
- Leadership/ management training
- Membership of CEN (SIG) or equivalent
- Registered with RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Speech and Language Therapist working within specialist field (e.g. Youth Justice / SEMH)
- Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention relevant to the client group
- Working with multi-agency/ disciplinary teams
- Extensive experience of supervising less experienced SLT's
- Experience of training others including parents/ caregivers in specialist area
- Experience of project management
Desirable
- Experience of taking part in a service re-design
- Experience of developing a specialist service
- Experience working as part of a senior leadership team
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to write clear and concise reports
- Competent computer skills
- Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
- Established knowledge of the national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
- Fully embedded understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
- Fully embedded knowledge regarding standards of record keeping
- Leadership skills, including self-leadership
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the West London values
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a uni/ multidisciplinary team
- Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others
- Ability to manage time and demonstrate prioritisation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including objective observation, active listening, use of emotional intelligence and counselling skills
- Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
- Able to manage competing demands/ priorities
- Highly developed analytical, evaluation and reflection skills
- Highly developed presentation skills (written and verbal)
- Organised
- Flexible
- Resilient / Ability to perform effectively under pressure
Desirable
- Aptitude for line management and co-ordination
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.
