Job summary
Our CYP Autism service predominantly provides assessments of possible Autistic Spectrum Conditions but also, more uniquely, offers specialist advice and interventions to CYP with a diagnosis of ASC. The service is for Children and Young People in the South Staffordshire area up to the age of 19 and extends to the age of 25 if they have an EHCP.
An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to deliver specialist support across our Autism pathways and conduct robust Autism assessments.
This is an exciting, but also challenging, time to join us. Autism services across the country are facing unprecedented demand. In response, we are improving our service pathways and also pursuing our ambition to integrate our wider neurodevelopmental service offer and provide more seamless care to ensure efficient service delivery and an improved patient experience.
The post requires working a sites across South Staffordshire but hybrid working will also be a possibility.
To learn more about this wonderful team please watch this short video https://vimeo.com/987164813/9a0d1a0ed5?share=copy
Main duties of the job
- Be competent and proficient in delivering the requirements of the role; working as part of the multi-disciplinary team with children and young people in the Children and Young People's Autism Service.
- Demonstrate at all times the Partnership Trust's Values and Behaviour Framework.
- Assessment and outcome of Autistic Spectrum Conditions
- Be a SpecialistSpeech and Language Therapistand have a detailed professional and clinical knowledge in the assessment and management of speech, language and communication needs of children and young people with ASC.
- Be responsible for a defined population of service users.
- Be skilled in the assessment of specialist speech, language and communication needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of support/treatment packages.
- Have training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
- Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
- Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part ofthechildrens and families care group working in the Children and Young Peoples Autism Service and may work in a variety of settings.
This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with multi-disciplinary/agency teams in addressing a range of issues with children and young people who may/have ASC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be part ofthechildrens and families care group working in the Children and Young Peoples Autism Service and may work in a variety of settings.
This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with multi-disciplinary/agency teams in addressing a range of issues with children and young people who may/have ASC.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Post graduate clinical courses within area of clinical expertise
- Post graduate courses in children's speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
- Attendance at relevant clinical excellence networks
Desirable
- ADIR / ADOS training
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training
- Safeguarding Children Levels 1,2,3
- Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice Willingness to undertake a Mentorship/clinical education qualification/training as required
Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Experience in the clinical specialism including assessment and management of SLCN for children with ASC e.g. ADOS
- Supporting children, young people, families and carers in dealing with the impact of communication impairment
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
Desirable
- Evidence of project work
- Significant experience of supporting children, young people, families and carers in promoting health and well being
- Experience of leading clinical audit in specialism
- Presentation skills
- Experience of assessing children and young people of autism using ADIR and ADOS tools
- Experience of writing outcome reports for ASC diagnosis
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Knowledge of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance
- Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Post graduate clinical courses within area of clinical expertise
- Post graduate courses in children's speech, language and communication needs (SLCN)
- Attendance at relevant clinical excellence networks
Desirable
- ADIR / ADOS training
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training
- Safeguarding Children Levels 1,2,3
- Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice Willingness to undertake a Mentorship/clinical education qualification/training as required
Experience
Essential
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Experience in the clinical specialism including assessment and management of SLCN for children with ASC e.g. ADOS
- Supporting children, young people, families and carers in dealing with the impact of communication impairment
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
Desirable
- Evidence of project work
- Significant experience of supporting children, young people, families and carers in promoting health and well being
- Experience of leading clinical audit in specialism
- Presentation skills
- Experience of assessing children and young people of autism using ADIR and ADOS tools
- Experience of writing outcome reports for ASC diagnosis
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Knowledge of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance
- Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context
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).
