Job summary
Are you a passionate and experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? We are thrilled to offer a unique role that spans two specialist pathways, giving you the chance to develop your expertise and leadership across diverse settings in Buckinghamshire.
We currently have vacancies across the following pathways:
- Clinical Lead in Selective Mutism (SM) (0.4 WTE)
- Clinical Lead in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (0.6 WTE)
As the Clinical Lead in SM and ASD, you will play a pivotal role within the leadership team, helping to shape and develop services for children and young people (CYP) with SM, Reactive Mutism and/or ASD. You will work collaboratively with external stakeholders to foster a coordinated, local approach to supporting needs. You will also be responsible for a caseload of school aged CYP, with Educational and Health Care Plans.
We are looking for Speech and Language Therapist/s to join our team in these Highly Specialist roles. We are seeking those with a desire to step into a leadership role, with knowledge & experience of working with CYP with communication needs including SM and/or ASD.
We are a large, supportive and team dedicated to delivering high quality care. We offer regular, high-quality supervision and year round access to CPD.
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. To help you feel confident, we share our interview process in advance.
Main duties of the job
As the Clinical Lead in Selective Mutism and Clinical Lead in ASD, you will play a pivotal role within the leadership team, helping to shape and develop services for children and young people with Selective Mutism, Reactive Mutism and/or ASD across Buckinghamshire. You will work collaboratively with external stakeholders, including SEND services, specialist teachers, voluntary organisations, and charity sectors, to foster a coordinated, local approach to supporting needs. You will also be responsible for a caseload of school aged children and young people, with Educational and Health Care Plans.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council License to Practice
- Evidence of postgraduate training within the client group
Desirable
- Formal post graduate training/qualification in dysphagia
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of five years of indepth experience in a specialist clinical area, particularly early years complex need and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Experience carrying out assessments and delivering therapy within a multidisciplinary context
- Evidence of a wide range of evidence-based interventions relevant for specialist clinical areas in complex needs and/or autism spectrum disorder e.g. GLP / AAC
Desirable
- Experience delivering training to parents and professionals, including the use of video coaching.
- Experience in working effectively in a multidisciplinary setting
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- High level of specialist knowledge and skills or clinical area, developed through experience and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Be able to listen attentively and provide effective counselling to clients, carers and families.
- Working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
- Well-established understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to children and young people with complex communication needs including Selective Mutism and/or autism
- Demonstrate empathy and build strong relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
- Be able to communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
- Highly developed negotiation, problem-solving and motivational skills
- Strong analytical and reflective practice abilities
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
- Evidence of organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise both clinical and non-clinical workloads effectively
- Evidence of mentoring, supporting and supervising less experienced speech and language therapist, assistants and students.
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience of service improvement e.g. quality improvement
- Experience of data collection and audit
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel across the county to meet service needs
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council License to Practice
- Evidence of postgraduate training within the client group
Desirable
- Formal post graduate training/qualification in dysphagia
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of five years of indepth experience in a specialist clinical area, particularly early years complex need and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Experience carrying out assessments and delivering therapy within a multidisciplinary context
- Evidence of a wide range of evidence-based interventions relevant for specialist clinical areas in complex needs and/or autism spectrum disorder e.g. GLP / AAC
Desirable
- Experience delivering training to parents and professionals, including the use of video coaching.
- Experience in working effectively in a multidisciplinary setting
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- High level of specialist knowledge and skills or clinical area, developed through experience and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Be able to listen attentively and provide effective counselling to clients, carers and families.
- Working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
- Well-established understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to children and young people with complex communication needs including Selective Mutism and/or autism
- Demonstrate empathy and build strong relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
- Be able to communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist
- Highly developed negotiation, problem-solving and motivational skills
- Strong analytical and reflective practice abilities
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills
- Evidence of organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise both clinical and non-clinical workloads effectively
- Evidence of mentoring, supporting and supervising less experienced speech and language therapist, assistants and students.
Desirable
- Working knowledge and experience of service improvement e.g. quality improvement
- Experience of data collection and audit
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel across the county to meet service needs
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).
