Job summary
We are seeking a qualified speech and
language therapist with strong interpersonal skills to join our small and
friendly complex adult autism assessment team based in Kings Hill, Kent. The Autism
Assessment Team has been in operation since June 2020 and is commissioned by
Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT). The team currently comprises three
clinical psychologists, one forensic psychologist, and two assistant
psychologists, with ongoing recruitment to expand the team. This post is
offered part-time (between 15 and 22.5 hours per week), with a combination of in-person,
flexible working, and working from home available. As an independent mental
health provider, working closely with the NHS, this role offers an excellent
opportunity to develop experience of working within an alternative service
provision.
We are looking for candidates with
transferable skills and experience and you do not need to be an expert in autism
to apply. The supportive nature of the team and the variety of clients we see
means that there are opportunities to develop both your knowledge of autism and
of co-occurring difficulties.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary
team to provide high quality diagnostic assessment for adults seeking an autism
diagnosis.
You will assess and identify language, social communication and
interaction differences and their impact. Through assessment you will consider
differential diagnoses as well as other speech, language and communication
presenting difficulties.
About us
Sinclair-Strong Consultants Limited is a
well-regarded independent Psychology-led service. In addition to autism, we
work across adult mental health, personal injury sectors, and within community
and secure services for people with autism and intellectual
disability.
We offer a salary in line with Agenda for
Change and an annual leave entitlement commensurate with the NHS. We are
passionate about supporting professional development both in house and regular
attendance at external courses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
- Participate in
meetings to discuss the needs of allocated clients or service, and prioritise
time accordingly.
- Complete
appropriate assessments to inform treatment goals, and plan intervention.
- Provide individually
tailored programmes to meet the needs of the allocated clients.
- Create engaging activities to improve
communication skills of clients.
- Plan and execute sessions, both 1:1,
and with small groups of adults, to develop language, communication and social
skills.
- Provide written
reports in a timely manner and/or contribute to MDT reports.
- Attend annual
reviews/other review meetings as required.
- Ensure timely follow ups are arranged with client
to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Update the clients patient records after each
appointment or activity related to them.
- Carry out, as and
when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as are reasonably
compatible with this job description and its objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description
- Participate in
meetings to discuss the needs of allocated clients or service, and prioritise
time accordingly.
- Complete
appropriate assessments to inform treatment goals, and plan intervention.
- Provide individually
tailored programmes to meet the needs of the allocated clients.
- Create engaging activities to improve
communication skills of clients.
- Plan and execute sessions, both 1:1,
and with small groups of adults, to develop language, communication and social
skills.
- Provide written
reports in a timely manner and/or contribute to MDT reports.
- Attend annual
reviews/other review meetings as required.
- Ensure timely follow ups are arranged with client
to ensure continuity of care for each client.
- Update the clients patient records after each
appointment or activity related to them.
- Carry out, as and
when required, any additional tasks and responsibilities as are reasonably
compatible with this job description and its objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Two years experience of autism diagnostic assessment and interventions.
- ADOS, ADI-R and/or DISCO trained and experienced.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence-based, reflective practice and clinical reasoning skills in assessment and treatment.
- Effective communicator with clients, professionals, and staff members.
- Ability and skills to organise and manage workload.
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience as a registered SLT.
- Evidence of in-depth experience in the relevant specialist clinical area.
- Experience in communication assessments and interventions.
- Experience in autism assessments and interventions.
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults within mental health services.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
- Two years experience of autism diagnostic assessment and interventions.
- ADOS, ADI-R and/or DISCO trained and experienced.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence-based, reflective practice and clinical reasoning skills in assessment and treatment.
- Effective communicator with clients, professionals, and staff members.
- Ability and skills to organise and manage workload.
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience as a registered SLT.
- Evidence of in-depth experience in the relevant specialist clinical area.
- Experience in communication assessments and interventions.
- Experience in autism assessments and interventions.
Desirable
- Experience of working with adults within mental health services.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
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).
