Principle Speech & Language Therapist Practitioner Autism
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Job summary
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist who is looking to work across services to deliver diagnostic and therapy services for children with possible Autism Spectrum disorders?
An exciting clinical leadership opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, registered and experienced speech and language therapist to work in the childrens therapies services, working with the diagnostic team within East Lancashire Hospital Trust.
This position holds responsibility for the clinical care pathway relating to ASD and specialist support into the diagnostic pathway. The post holder will have specialist skills in the area of diagnostic work as well as strong leadership skills. We are seeking individuals who are interested in undertaking clinical transformation projects to shape our future service delivery model.
Main duties of the job
Within Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust we are passionate about providing the best possible care and continuing to improve and develop the services we provide. We are looking for a motivated person to join our team who has a personal interest, specialist knowledge and relevant skill base in improving speech, language and communication skills for children and young people. We require commitment and drive for promoting lean diagnostic working, working between organisations and the teams within them.
You will work in partnership with the Team Coordinator and AHP leadership structure to support the day to day management of Speech and Language Therapy staff. You will manage a complex caseload and be capable of working autonomously to provide direct clinical care. You will be able to provide effective clinical and professional supervision, be able to identify training needs of individuals and lead on the delivery of suitable training, demonstrating high level, expert speech and language therapy skills and knowledge. You will be required to support student placements and be required to meet the travel requirements of the post.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
19 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-PEN782-LW
Job locations
Flexible across Pennine
Accrington
BB5 1RT
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Flexible across Pennine
Accrington
BB5 1RT
Employer's website
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