Job summary
Job Purpose
This is a broad summary of the role detailing key areas of operation and responsibilities - further detail will be provided in the Main Duties and Responsibilities section, below, which provides more granular detail.
The post holder will be responsible for:
Providing highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with complex needs, dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders) and/or speech language and communication needs as relevant to the role. This will include supporting parents, school staff and other professionals in all issues related to client management. Liaison with the MDT is an integral part of the role.
Understanding and meeting professional and legal SEND responsibilities outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 including contributing to statutory assessments of special educational needs and delivery of Speech and Language Therapy provision as specified in children's Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Having accountability for own professional actions and recognising own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate
Main duties of the job
To assess, develop and implement Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapy provision for children with dysphagia and SLCN including additional specialist intervention and support to children with one of more specific clinical areas e.g. Complex Needs, ASD, referred to the designated locality, presenting with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties
To evaluate outcomes using formal and informal specific assessment tools as appropriate.
To provide advice and support to others regarding the management and care of children and young people with dysphagia and SLCN.
To adapt practice to meet individual client and families' circumstances.
To deliver a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapy service consisting of evaluation of interventions for complex and difficult cases such as tribunals as required
To assess children's communication and interaction needs and provide professional advice to contribute to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments) and the annual review process for individual children in line with the Children and Families Act 2014.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Flexible working options
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act in specialist lead role within the Education team in one or more clinical specialities, e.g, dysphagia, autism, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties.
To manage and prioritise a defined caseload/workload independently
To monitor and evaluate own highly specialist service delivery and provide progress reports
To interpret clinical guidelines and adapt to local service needs on the basis of specialist clinical knowledge
To take delegated lead on the development of specific team objectives or projects in liaison with peers
To develop care protocols for specific clinical issues e.g. dysphagia, autism, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act in specialist lead role within the Education team in one or more clinical specialities, e.g, dysphagia, autism, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties.
To manage and prioritise a defined caseload/workload independently
To monitor and evaluate own highly specialist service delivery and provide progress reports
To interpret clinical guidelines and adapt to local service needs on the basis of specialist clinical knowledge
To take delegated lead on the development of specific team objectives or projects in liaison with peers
To develop care protocols for specific clinical issues e.g. dysphagia, autism, multi-sensory impairment, severe learning difficulties.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
- Further study in clinical field, including completion of short courses and additional study
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)
Experience
Essential
- Work with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties including those associated with complex needs
- Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, across settings
Skills & knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for education and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
- Knowledge of religious, cultural and linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Knowledge of typical child development of Speech & Language and general developmental milestones
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
- Further study in clinical field, including completion of short courses and additional study
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Masters degree or equivalent
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)
Experience
Essential
- Work with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties including those associated with complex needs
- Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, across settings
Skills & knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for education and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
- Knowledge of religious, cultural and linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Knowledge of typical child development of Speech & Language and general developmental milestones
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.
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.
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
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
QEII School,
Kennet Road
London
W9 3LG
