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Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
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The community preschool complex needs pathway has an exciting, fixed-term
opportunity for a Band 6 (or Band 5) speech and language therapist (SLT) to join the team for 12 months.
The post holder will provide assessment and intervention for children with complex presentations, and their families. Our core service includes an online training offer to therapy partners e.g. families and settings as well as face to face working. The postholder will work independently as well as within a team of SLTs, SLTAs and associated professionals to provide an integrated service.
We are seeking an SLT with an established (or developing) skill set in working with children with complex language and communication difficulties (Band 6) or one who is keen to develop their skills in this area within a supportive team (Band 5). Please specify in the supporting information which banding you are interested in being considered for.
We envisage this role will be based mainly in the Ipswich Child Development Centre (St Helen’s House) to include targeted visits to preschool settings and satellite clinics as required. Other CDC locations such as Stowmarket or Bury St Edmunds could be considered for the successful applicant.
We are an inclusive service and promote neuro-affirmative practises.
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The postholder will:
· Undertake SLT assessments of children with complex or additional needs, and prioritise, plan and deliver packages of care in accordance with our clinical pathways, supported by a senior therapist.
· Set clear achievable goals in consultation with families.
· Empower therapy partners (parents, carers, key workers) to support and develop early communication skills.
· Keep clinical records up to date via SystmOne & provide reports at key intervals as required by the service.
The postholder will be:
· Familiar with a range of approaches for supporting early communication skills including Intensive Interaction, use of objects and pictures for communication and able to implement these as required.
· Knowledgeable/experienced regarding assessment methods for children in the early stages of communication development
· Able to use Microsoft Teams to present training to parents/carers and other therapy partners
· Experienced in delivering training to therapy partners
· Experienced working within and discussing children in a multi-disciplinary team including health and education partners
Applications will be considered for part-time / job share, please call to discuss. If you have the necessary skills, experience and qualities, please contact Kimberley Downing Pathway lead for Preschool Complex Needs on 07929789476 to discuss.
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The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
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Please see the full job description for more information
Clinical:
To provide a specialist level of expertise in the assessment and management of children and young people presenting with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
To determine differential diagnosis, level of need and treatment options, taking account of case history information, and using informal and formal assessment methods.
To communicate assessment outcomes verbally and in written reports to referrers, clients, parents and carers, education staff, health colleagues and other professionals. Communication should be completed in a timely manner taking into account confidentiality and the complex, sensitive nature of the information conveyed and the needs of the recipients.
To formulate and implement the most appropriate therapeutic interventions to improve the speech, language and communication profile of service users following departmental criteria, clinical guidance and evidence-based practice.
To upskill, engage and motivate the therapy partner (parent, carer, or teaching staff) and in some cases the young person themselves to carry out therapeutic activities in between sessions, to ensure best outcomes.
To use therapy outcome measures according to departmental guidance to evaluate therapeutic progress and to assist with clinical decision making.
To discharge children or young people in a timely manner when they have met the departmental criteria.
To use interpreters and translation services to facilitate access to the service for those using English as an additional language.
To assess and advise on the provision of alternative augmentative communication systems (AAC) adhering to departmental protocols, requesting the involvement of external agencies where required.
To support and promote the use of AAC where appropriate for the child or young person.
To actively seek second opinions from senior colleagues in all aspects of clinical management.
Manyleb y person
Education & Qualification
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Recognised Speech & Language therapy degree qualification
- • Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- • Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- • Evidence of continuing professional development via RCSLT log or portfolio
- • Eligible for registered membership of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (Band 5 only)
Meini prawf dymunol
- • Member of a Clinical Excellence Network (Band 6 only)
- • Evidence of further post graduate short courses or training relevant to clinical caseload: Makaton, PECS, SCERTS, stammering approaches, Nuffield, Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism, Eating/Drinking etc
- • Recent Placement Educator Training (Band 6 only)
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Experience and working knowledge of Paediatrics as specialist area
- • Knowledge and experience of a wide range of paediatric SLC assessment methods
- • Knowledge and experience of using a range of paediatric therapy techniques and approaches to a specialist level.
- • Use of outcome measures
- • Experience of training others
- • Supervision of junior staff and students
- • Supporting others with caseload management
- • Experience of working with other professionals including parents, education staff and health professionals. (band 5 only)
Meini prawf dymunol
- • Previous Band 6 experience or evidence of working at a specialist level
- • Experience of working in a range of community settings
- • Use of outcome measures (Band 5 only)
Knowledge & Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Knowledge of the National Curriculum & Statutory Assessment Procedure and experience of writing Statutory Assessment and Annual review reports
- • Knowledge of Safeguarding CYP
- • Digitally literate: able to use digital methods for record keeping and communicating
- • Good presentation skills, written and verbal
- • Good organisational skills including ability to prioritise work and caseload
- • Ability to work under pressure
- • Supervision Skills
- • Well-developed concentration skills (Band 5 only)
Meini prawf dymunol
- • Experience of record keeping via SystmOne
- • Triaging skills (Band 6 only)
- • Leadership skills e.g. coaching, negotiation & problem solving, supporting change (Band 6 only)
Personal Qualities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- • Holistic approach (Band 6 only)
- • Flexible, able to manage changing circumstances
- • Self-aware & motivated
- • Ability to work in a team
- • Able to travel across the Trust
Meini prawf dymunol
- • Growth mindset
- • Pragmatic (Band 5 only)
Gofynion ymgeisio
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Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Kimberley Downing
- Teitl y swydd
- Pathway Lead Preschool Complex Needs
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07929789476
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