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The Buckinghamshire Adult Autism Diagnostic and Intervention Service is excited to be recruiting a 0.6wte band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join our established and supportive multi-disciplinary team.  

The post holder will lead the provision and development of the SLT component of the Bucks Adult Autism Diagnostic and Intervention Service. The team is based within our specialist mental health services for adults and older adults in modern facilities at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury.

In this role you will provide high quality diagnostic and intervention assessments, and plan and implement programmes of care for autistic individuals, individually and in group settings. You will use evidence-based practice, providing specialist clinical advice to others regarding the management and care of patients with communication differences.

There are opportunities for innovative working and Quality Improvement projects. Key areas could include PBS, Zones of Regulation and aids to communication.

The job is varied and challenging and offers the opportunity to work within multi-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate will have HCPC registration and proven abilities, as a SLT in a variety of settings.

The post holder will have strong links to the wider AHP leadership within the trust. Additionally, there are excellent opportunities for on-going training and networking with other Speech and language therapists across the mental health directorate.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

1. To deliver evidence-based therapy SLT assessment and intervention programmes which meet the specific needs of the clients.

2. To independently manage the assessment and intervention of communication disorders for clients across Buckinghamshire Mental Health Directorate.

3. Provide specialist assessment and intervention for autistic clients with communication differences.

4. To be responsible, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, for diagnosing, developing, implementing, and monitoring appropriate interventions for patients within the ASD team.

5. To support and advise the team on SLT interventions which meet the specific needs of the clients.

6. To actively contribute to a variety of multidisciplinary meetings e.g., Clinical Team meetings and Care and Treatment Reviews (CTR).

7. To develop and evaluate education and training for all professionals and team members in the ASD and other relevant teams in communication and SLT interventions.

8. To actively take students on placement.

9. To participate in the supervision of Speech and Language Therapists, assistants, and volunteers.

10. To contribute to multidisciplinary team assessments.

11. To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge pertaining to this client group.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible 

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team