Job summary
Are you someone who has passion and experience working within a children's speech and language team?
Our Autism Diagnostic Service providing multi-disciplinary assessment
(MDA) for children in Wakefield is seeking a new team member as we expand our service. This is an opportunity to help us shape and develop the future of the
team and work as part of an evolving service.
We have an
exciting opportunity to recruit a permanent Advanced Speech and Language Therapy Assistant within the Autism Diagnostic Service at Mid Yorkshire
Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. You will be part of a team of Speech and
language therapists within the MDA pathway.
Our ideal candidate has experience of working with a paediatric speech and language department and has experience working with families and children. You will demonstrate a high level of communication and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a key role in supporting the MDA process for autism diagnosis. You will act in a care co-ordinator role and provide informal assessments and feedback as part of the MDA pathway.
As part of the co-ordinator role you will signpost and support families during their journey through the autism assessment pathway. You will communicate appropriate support and contribute to advice and implementation of strategies following the MDA assessment.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a
key role in supporting the Multi-Disciplinary Assessment process for autism
diagnosis, within Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals Childrens Therapies Services.
Under the
supervision of an HCPC registered Childrens Speech & Language Therapist,
the post holder will be expected to:
Act in a Care
Coordinator role within the autism assessment pathway.
Signpost
families to relevant services & assist onward referral processes where
appropriate.
Support &
contribute to the effective communication of agreed advice post MDA.
Support the
implementation of strategies where appropriate.
Conduct informal
assessments as directed by HCPC registered SLT.
Communicate
assessment findings effectively to the wider MDA team.
Support &
contribute to the follow-up process of MDA.
Support and
contribute to analysis of the autism assessment pathway .
Support the
creation of materials/programmes.
Support in
governance process and service development projects.
Support
delivery of workshops to professionals and families.
Participate in
regular clinical and safeguarding supervision.
Participate in
regular team meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a
key role in supporting the Multi-Disciplinary Assessment process for autism
diagnosis, within Mid-Yorkshire Hospitals Childrens Therapies Services.
Under the
supervision of an HCPC registered Childrens Speech & Language Therapist,
the post holder will be expected to:
Act in a Care
Coordinator role within the autism assessment pathway.
Signpost
families to relevant services & assist onward referral processes where
appropriate.
Support &
contribute to the effective communication of agreed advice post MDA.
Support the
implementation of strategies where appropriate.
Conduct informal
assessments as directed by HCPC registered SLT.
Communicate
assessment findings effectively to the wider MDA team.
Support &
contribute to the follow-up process of MDA.
Support and
contribute to analysis of the autism assessment pathway .
Support the
creation of materials/programmes.
Support in
governance process and service development projects.
Support
delivery of workshops to professionals and families.
Participate in
regular clinical and safeguarding supervision.
Participate in
regular team meetings.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to:
- Consider complex issues and to reflect
- Communicate and interact with children with SLCN in a developmentally appropriate manner
- Make decisions when presented with complex or competing information
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with team/clients/relatives, using tact when required
- Deal with distressing/sensitive information
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition
- organise self, working to deadlines and ensuring quality standards
- engage and motivate others
- Work flexibly and adapt to change
- Work on own initiative
- Work as part of a team
- Prioritise workload
- Establish effective working relationships
- Able to escalate to a qualified member of staff any concerns regarding patient care or risk.
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes.
- Able to delegate work appropriately.
- Able to implement and evaluate treatment.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Confident
- Professional under pressure
- Flexible approach to working arrangements
- Attention to detail and quality
- Self-motivated
- Professional in appearance
- Able to take initiative
- Patient-focused
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing personal development and willingness to further progress. (continuing personal development)
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of normal child development
- Awareness of communication impairment and/or learning difficulties
- Sensitive to confidential environment
- Understanding and knowledge of work policies and procedures (Data Protection Act)
- Awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS confidentiality issues
- Understanding and knowledge of work policies and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs, grade C or above including English & Maths or equivalent.
- Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or 60 credits level 4.or NVQ level 3 in relevant field.
Desirable
- A- level English/ Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with, or within, a paediatric SLT dept
- Experience of working with families & children
- Experience of running groups with children
- Experience of working in a supportive role as part of a team
- Experience of working with computer software programmes such as Microsoft Office, e-mail and internet
- Time management skills or experience of working in a busy/demanding environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within schools including carrying out programmes
- Experience of safeguarding issues
- Experience of working with Systm1
- Experience of Boardmaker/ Communicate in Print/ Widgit or similar
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to:
- Consider complex issues and to reflect
- Communicate and interact with children with SLCN in a developmentally appropriate manner
- Make decisions when presented with complex or competing information
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills with team/clients/relatives, using tact when required
- Deal with distressing/sensitive information
- Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition
- organise self, working to deadlines and ensuring quality standards
- engage and motivate others
- Work flexibly and adapt to change
- Work on own initiative
- Work as part of a team
- Prioritise workload
- Establish effective working relationships
- Able to escalate to a qualified member of staff any concerns regarding patient care or risk.
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to write accurate and legibly in patient notes.
- Able to delegate work appropriately.
- Able to implement and evaluate treatment.
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Confident
- Professional under pressure
- Flexible approach to working arrangements
- Attention to detail and quality
- Self-motivated
- Professional in appearance
- Able to take initiative
- Patient-focused
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing personal development and willingness to further progress. (continuing personal development)
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of normal child development
- Awareness of communication impairment and/or learning difficulties
- Sensitive to confidential environment
- Understanding and knowledge of work policies and procedures (Data Protection Act)
- Awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS confidentiality issues
- Understanding and knowledge of work policies and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs, grade C or above including English & Maths or equivalent.
- Minimum Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or 60 credits level 4.or NVQ level 3 in relevant field.
Desirable
- A- level English/ Sciences
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with, or within, a paediatric SLT dept
- Experience of working with families & children
- Experience of running groups with children
- Experience of working in a supportive role as part of a team
- Experience of working with computer software programmes such as Microsoft Office, e-mail and internet
- Time management skills or experience of working in a busy/demanding environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within schools including carrying out programmes
- Experience of safeguarding issues
- Experience of working with Systm1
- Experience of Boardmaker/ Communicate in Print/ Widgit or similar
Other
Essential
- Ability to satisfy Occupational Health screening
- Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service.
- Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Access to a vehicle with the ability to travel independently in line with requirements.
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).
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).
