Job summary
Are you a Speech and Language Therapist and passionate about working with children and young people?
Do you want to work in an organisation that values being caring, safe and excellent? Do you have the skills and knowledge to help us assess for autism and ADHD and support young people and families in understanding neurodivergence in the beautiful county of Buckinghamshire?
If yes, then this role is for you.
You will join a friendly and supportive, well-established, and knowledgeable multi-professional team and will receive quality reflective supervision.
Main duties of the job
You will use your skills to deliver quality assessments and interventions and influence service improvements. You will have opportunities grow in your career and undertake continuing professional development.
You will be a vital member of the team helping the system to understand the complete identity of the young person including their neurodivergence, mental health and developmental profile.
You will also:
- Lead on dynamic, holistic and evidence-based assessments to identify neurodevelopmental needs.
- Contribute to multi-professional assessment and formulation of the needs of the child and young person.
- Work closely with families and the education and social care systems to empower them to help the child / young person to reach their potential.
- Assess and manage risk with a specialist understanding of how neurodivergence contributes and can complicate the presentation.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- A qualified Speech and Language Therapist with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
- A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service
We offer you the opportunity for an informal site visit.
We encourage applicants to contact us to find out more Contact Rachel Bailey on 07920 783147 or Alison Ritchie on 01865 901951 for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What we need from you!
- A qualified Speech and Language Therapist with passion and drive for developing your clinical skills in a changeable environment
- Be self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing initiative and promoting new ideas on how to improve the service
- Be compassionate, caring and creative with excellent communication skills
- A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to accommodate our 24/7 service
We offer you the opportunity for an informal site visit.
We encourage applicants to contact us to find out more Contact Rachel Bailey on 07920 783147 or Alison Ritchie on 01865 901951 for more details.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Caseload management/complex conditions and cases
- Working knowledge of Autism, ADHD, Learning Disability.
- Specific knowledge of Speech, Language, and communication needs for people with complex needs including, autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
- Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Skills
Essential
- Evidence based, reflective practice and clinical reasoning skills in assessment and treatment.
- Supervision of Registered & non-Registered staff
- Effective communicator with clients, professional and staff Leadership skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience as a registered SLT
- Evidence of in-depth experience in relevant specialist clinical area
- Experience in communication assessments and interventions
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
- Experience in Multidisciplinary Autism and/ or ADHD assessments and interventions
- Experience of working with autistic people
- Experience of working with learning disabilities and/or mental health services
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Caseload management/complex conditions and cases
- Working knowledge of Autism, ADHD, Learning Disability.
- Specific knowledge of Speech, Language, and communication needs for people with complex needs including, autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD, mental health difficulties, challenging behaviour.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
- Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Skills
Essential
- Evidence based, reflective practice and clinical reasoning skills in assessment and treatment.
- Supervision of Registered & non-Registered staff
- Effective communicator with clients, professional and staff Leadership skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience as a registered SLT
- Evidence of in-depth experience in relevant specialist clinical area
- Experience in communication assessments and interventions
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
- Experience in Multidisciplinary Autism and/ or ADHD assessments and interventions
- Experience of working with autistic people
- Experience of working with learning disabilities and/or mental health services
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
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).
