Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Special Schools & ARPs team. You will work across two school sites, one in H&F and one in Westminster, providing the SLT service to Children and Young People (CYP) with a range of severe learning difficulties (SLD) including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). You will have opportunities to work as part of an MDT and to develop your clinical skills in relation to a wide range of approaches. On both sites you will be part of an established team.
Supporting implementation of the whole systems approach to deliver on speech language and communication plans as identified in EHCPs. We work collaboratively with education colleagues and families to ensure that pupils' language and communication support is integrated throughout their day. Through joint planning and delivery of interventions in the classroom and through support to families you will ensure that SLT input has a functional impact for the pupils you support.
We welcome applications from existing Band 5s who are looking to broaden their clinical experience, as well as from Newly Qualified Therapistslooking to join a highly skilled and dynamic team.
Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams:CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
Main duties of the job
- Working with increasing independence to provide assessment, diagnosis, appropriate intervention and discharge for children within the role.
- Working closely with children, families and other professionals, providing advice to others regarding the clinical management to support childrenand young people as relevant to the post.
- Supporting the delivery of a wide range of school aged intervention packages in relation to the whole system approach to supporting speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) within designated locality community & school settings.
- 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).
- Maintaining accountability for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical notes in appropriate format and write reports as requested in line with service, RCSLT and HCPC guidelines.
- Working closely with children & young people, parents, carers and other agencies agreeing decision making relative to clinical management
- Working flexibly across bases, with a requirement for cross-team working.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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
- Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- 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
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Working with children in clinics and/or school based settings
Desirable
- Experience Training others
- Working with multi-cultural client groups
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Working in collaboration with children and young people, parents/carers and families
- Ability to adapt communication skills to meet the needs of others
- To be able to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity and awareness of the needs of others
- Flexibility and good problem solving skills
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of children with a broad range of speech, language and communication difficulties
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out use of high and low technical assessment equipment
- Valuing and advocating for all communication styles and preferences
- Understanding of child development including Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
- Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for children with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
- Knowledge of religious, cultural and linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to school aged children) including education practice and policy
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) and awareness of role boundaries
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of principles and models of Adult-Child Interaction
Key Attributes
Essential
- IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
- Able to maintain prolonged concentration
- Travel around district and access different venues, with or without adaptations
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Working with children in clinics and/or school based settings
Desirable
- Experience Training others
- Working with multi-cultural client groups
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Working in collaboration with children and young people, parents/carers and families
- Ability to adapt communication skills to meet the needs of others
- To be able to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity and awareness of the needs of others
- Flexibility and good problem solving skills
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of children with a broad range of speech, language and communication difficulties
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out use of high and low technical assessment equipment
- Valuing and advocating for all communication styles and preferences
- Understanding of child development including Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
- Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for children with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
- Knowledge of religious, cultural and linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to school aged children) including education practice and policy
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) and awareness of role boundaries
Desirable
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of principles and models of Adult-Child Interaction
Key Attributes
Essential
- IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
- Able to maintain prolonged concentration
- Travel around district and access different venues, with or without adaptations
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
Medical Centre and schools in Westminster and Hammersmith and Fulham
London
W9 3XZ
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
