Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Autism Diagnostic Service

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Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our Autism Diagnostic teams in Wiltshire and Swindon. Assessments are offered both face to face and remotely.

The post holder will bring their professional understanding of speech, language and communication to the formulation and diagnostic assessment of autism, working as part of a MDT. We will provide training in specific clinical tools, such as the ADOS2, if needed, as well as in house support and supervision. You will also have the opportunity to assess communication skills more specifically if required for individual cases.

SLTs are integral members of the multi-agency teams providing support to children and adults with autism.

We carry out our assessments according to a NICE gold standard pathway, using tools such as the ADOS, ADI-R, CAT-Q, and DISCO. Applicants must have experience of undertaking diagnostic assessments for autism using existing NICE-recommended tools, providing highly specialist therapeutic interventions with adults with autism spectrum conditions and enduring mental health problems, as well as having a proven track record of contributing to the development and delivery of innovative, evidence-based initiatives to improve the quality of life of adults with autism.

Main duties of the job

The primary focus of the post will be to provide high quality, complex diagnostic assessments for adults suspected of having autism spectrum disorder. The post-holder will be expected to make a significant contribution to the development and implementation of a novel, evidence-based diagnostic assessment pathway.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust)a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

AtAWPwe actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Date posted

01 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

342-SS149-0823

Job locations

Heathwood

Fountain Way

Salisbury

SP2 7FD

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality, complex diagnostic assessments for adults suspected of having autism spectrum disorder.
To provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to adults with autism spectrum disorder.
To work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide SLT services in the community.
To provide effective communication and joint working with patients and carers
To liaise effectively with other services across professional and organisational boundaries.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide high quality, complex diagnostic assessments for adults suspected of having autism spectrum disorder.
To provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to adults with autism spectrum disorder.
To work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide SLT services in the community.
To provide effective communication and joint working with patients and carers
To liaise effectively with other services across professional and organisational boundaries.

Person Specification

essential criteria

Essential

post qualification experience in a SLT role
Post qualification experience and training in ASD
experience in supervising others
Member of professional body
Community experience
Knowledge of policy and practice in relations to SLT and ASD
Autonomous working

Desirable

Evidence of experience in signing, intensive interaction, communication aids
Project delivery

Person Specification

essential criteria

Essential

post qualification experience in a SLT role
Post qualification experience and training in ASD
experience in supervising others
Member of professional body
Community experience
Knowledge of policy and practice in relations to SLT and ASD
Autonomous working

Desirable

Evidence of experience in signing, intensive interaction, communication aids
Project delivery

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Heathwood

Fountain Way

Salisbury

SP2 7FD

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Heathwood

Fountain Way

Salisbury

SP2 7FD

Employer's website

http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)