Job summary
Do
you have an interest working with young people within the Youth Justice
Service? Do you have experience working with young people with complex communication
difficulties/social, emotional and mental health issues and/or
neurodevelopmental difficulties. Do you enjoy working with a range of other
professionals?
We
are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to
replace the current postholder who will be retiring soon.
In this role you will deliver Highly Specialist
Speech and Language assessment for young people known to the Youth Justice Service
to inform them, their families/carers and the people around them of any
identified communication difficulties. You will then provide appropriate
training, therapy, advice and support to the young person and their family/carers,
working alongside a range of other professionals.
You
will work across two friendly and supportive teams with access to ongoing CPD
and regular supervision.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the
SLT Team Leads and Youth Justice Service Lead, you will plan, develop and deliver
the Speech and Language Therapy service to children with speech, language
communication needs known to the Youth Justice Service. There is a strong
support and advisory element within this role.
About us
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess and
diagnose speech, language, communication needs (SLCN) for young people
accessing YJS including those with special educational needs and those in care.
To develop and advise
on strategies to support young people with SLCN accessing YJS. This includes working
with young people and with the people who live and work with them on a daily
basis.
Where appropriate and
in agreement with the young person, to develop and implement highly
specialist speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure
and evaluate outcomes.
To ensure that
clients / parents or carers / YJS staff /teachers are involved in the
planning and prioritisation of the treatment programmes wherever possible.
To demonstrate
clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures
To produce reports,
reflecting highly specialist knowledge, in a format that is easily understood
by the young person. Reports will include summary of strengths and needs and
functional strategies for daily living.
To contribute to
legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans and Court Reports.
To adapt practice to
meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and
linguistic differences.
To maintain up to
date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and
local trust policies (notes inputted into YJS patient management system as
agreed with Bridgewater Information Governance Team)
To share information
with clients, carers and other professionals, observing data protection
guidelines
To contribute highly
specialist knowledge to multi and uni disciplinary teams to ensure a client
focused approach to treatment. To attend high risk review meetings as
requested.
To communicate
complex information from highly specialist assessment and treatment to
clients, carers and other professionals.
To make onward
referrals as appropriate.
To work closely with
clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree client
management.
To demonstrate
empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective
communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to
understanding exist.
To respond
sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing
information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their
implications
To demonstrate expert
skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the
assessment and therapeutic process.
To demonstrate expert
skills in managing conflict within the clinical highly specialist area .
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess and
diagnose speech, language, communication needs (SLCN) for young people
accessing YJS including those with special educational needs and those in care.
To develop and advise
on strategies to support young people with SLCN accessing YJS. This includes working
with young people and with the people who live and work with them on a daily
basis.
Where appropriate and
in agreement with the young person, to develop and implement highly
specialist speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure
and evaluate outcomes.
To ensure that
clients / parents or carers / YJS staff /teachers are involved in the
planning and prioritisation of the treatment programmes wherever possible.
To demonstrate
clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures
To produce reports,
reflecting highly specialist knowledge, in a format that is easily understood
by the young person. Reports will include summary of strengths and needs and
functional strategies for daily living.
To contribute to
legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans and Court Reports.
To adapt practice to
meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and
linguistic differences.
To maintain up to
date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and
local trust policies (notes inputted into YJS patient management system as
agreed with Bridgewater Information Governance Team)
To share information
with clients, carers and other professionals, observing data protection
guidelines
To contribute highly
specialist knowledge to multi and uni disciplinary teams to ensure a client
focused approach to treatment. To attend high risk review meetings as
requested.
To communicate
complex information from highly specialist assessment and treatment to
clients, carers and other professionals.
To make onward
referrals as appropriate.
To work closely with
clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree client
management.
To demonstrate
empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective
communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to
understanding exist.
To respond
sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing
information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their
implications
To demonstrate expert
skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the
assessment and therapeutic process.
To demonstrate expert
skills in managing conflict within the clinical highly specialist area .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council RCSLT Licence to Practice
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to masters level equivalent
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Membership of Relevant Special Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at a post graduate level
- Relevant highly specialist experience post qualification
- Experience within specialist area including SEMH/ Neurodevelopmental difficulties/ ACEs and Trauma Informed care.
- Experience in planning and providing care to children and young people independently.
Desirable
- Previous experience working with Youth Justice services.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Awareness of SEN process and EHCP
- Awareness of Code of Practice and National Curriculum.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume clinical leadership responsibilities
- Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
- In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council RCSLT Licence to Practice
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to masters level equivalent
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Membership of Relevant Special Interest Groups
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at a post graduate level
- Relevant highly specialist experience post qualification
- Experience within specialist area including SEMH/ Neurodevelopmental difficulties/ ACEs and Trauma Informed care.
- Experience in planning and providing care to children and young people independently.
Desirable
- Previous experience working with Youth Justice services.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Awareness of SEN process and EHCP
- Awareness of Code of Practice and National Curriculum.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed Negotiation and Problem solving Skills
- Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
- Well developed concentration skills
- Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Prioritisation skills
- Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume clinical leadership responsibilities
- Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group
- In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
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).
