Job summary
Band 8a Principal Speech and Language Therapist in Neurodisability: Complex Neurology 0.6 wte -Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Speech and Language Therapy Service at Great Ormond Street Hospital, as part of the Neurodisability Team. The Neurodisability service is a Multi-disciplinary Team that delivers tertiary level care to children with complex medical conditions. This post is a clinical lead specialism in epilepsy and brain injury.A high level of experience is required in the assessment and differential diagnosis of speech, language and communication differences for children with complex neurodevelopmental conditions including epilepsy, autism, language and speech disorders and learning disability. This includes leading the team in assessment of children in the national Children's Epilepsy Surgery Service (CESS); Developmental Epilepsy service; Sturge Weber and Neurocutaneous Syndromes service. In addition, experience and understanding of community services and a range of education provisions are complimentary to this post. The post holder acts as an advisor to community colleagues. You will have access to high quality supervision, training and development programs.
Provisional Interview date: Tuesday 7th November
Main duties of the job
- To provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to a high level of expertise consisting of: assessment, differential diagnosis, interpretation, management and outcomes to children and adolescents with communication difficulties associated with complex neurological conditions. This is within the context of a multidisciplinary team assessment. This may include attendance at case conferences and joint clinic meetings as necessary
- To understand and use a full range of diagnostic assessments for children in this population (formal and informal speech and language assessments).
- To act as clinical advisor in the area of specialism both within the Trust and to external agencies with regard to children and young people with a Neurodisability
- To work as an independent practitioner accessing the Department's supervision system and seeking and maintaining peer support from other specialist practitioners in line with clinical governance and professional guidelines
- To monitor and evaluate own highly specialist service delivery and provide progress reports to the Team Leader.
- To have responsibility for supporting the SLT team in teaching in the specialist subject
- To present the specialised subject in an evidence- based framework and at an appropriate level to a wide range of audiences (e.g. parents, teachers, medical colleagues, Allied Health Professionals, consumer groups) in consultation with the team leader/clinical expert.
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Training in clinical and student supervision
- Health Professions Council license to practice
- Short courses in Specialist Area (e.g. Childhood Apraxia of speech)
- Qualified to deliver specialist assessments relevant to post (e.g. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - ADOS)
Desirable
- SLT Clinical Master's Degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Assessment, diagnosis and management (including recommended intervention) of children and young people presenting with complex communication difficulties (including Autism, Language Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, Acquired brain injury).
- Knowledge and experience in using a broad range of diagnostic assessment tools relevant to specialist client group (both qualitative and standardised) to assess functional impact on language, speech and communication
- Knowledge of evidence base for assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex communication difficulties
- Experience in student clinical supervision Experience in clinical and peer supervision procedures
- Experience of interdisciplinary team working
- Knowledge of the impact of cultural issues for SLTs working with this caseload
- Capable of working with a wide audience for teaching/training (assessment and demonstration).
- Experience in clinical supervision of SLT staff
- Evidence of teaching and training: SLT's, families and other professionals
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrable specialist skills in the assessment and management of speech, language and communication problems related to children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental disorders
- Skills in communicating outcomes of assessment and management plans to families and relevant internal and external professionals e.g. paediatricians, schools, speech and language therapists
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, sustained concentration and empathy with patients and relatives who themselves may have a range of complex communication impairments and other needs.
- Commitment to developing and maintaining the highest clinical standards
- Negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders
- Able to take responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Formal presentation skills experience
- Sound knowledge of IT packages and audio/video, including use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Excel
Research and development
Essential
- Knowledge of research design and methodology, with particular reference to own specialist field
- Experience in service audit, outcome measures and service development processes
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Training in clinical and student supervision
- Health Professions Council license to practice
- Short courses in Specialist Area (e.g. Childhood Apraxia of speech)
- Qualified to deliver specialist assessments relevant to post (e.g. Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule - ADOS)
Desirable
- SLT Clinical Master's Degree
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Assessment, diagnosis and management (including recommended intervention) of children and young people presenting with complex communication difficulties (including Autism, Language Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, Acquired brain injury).
- Knowledge and experience in using a broad range of diagnostic assessment tools relevant to specialist client group (both qualitative and standardised) to assess functional impact on language, speech and communication
- Knowledge of evidence base for assessment and intervention for children and young people with complex communication difficulties
- Experience in student clinical supervision Experience in clinical and peer supervision procedures
- Experience of interdisciplinary team working
- Knowledge of the impact of cultural issues for SLTs working with this caseload
- Capable of working with a wide audience for teaching/training (assessment and demonstration).
- Experience in clinical supervision of SLT staff
- Evidence of teaching and training: SLT's, families and other professionals
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrable specialist skills in the assessment and management of speech, language and communication problems related to children and young people with complex neurodevelopmental disorders
- Skills in communicating outcomes of assessment and management plans to families and relevant internal and external professionals e.g. paediatricians, schools, speech and language therapists
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, sustained concentration and empathy with patients and relatives who themselves may have a range of complex communication impairments and other needs.
- Commitment to developing and maintaining the highest clinical standards
- Negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders
- Able to take responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Formal presentation skills experience
- Sound knowledge of IT packages and audio/video, including use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Excel
Research and development
Essential
- Knowledge of research design and methodology, with particular reference to own specialist field
- Experience in service audit, outcome measures and service development processes
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
