Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

3 weeks ago


Redruth, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking an experienced paediatric Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) to take a lead on a clinical pathway related to an area of specialism they hold, as well as hold a caseload which is responsive to areas of need within the community of West Cornwall.


They will be proactive in reviewing and maintaining their named clinical pathway, and will ensure the wider SaLT service are confidently applying it to their own caseloads.


The post holder will offer clinical supervision and/or line management across the service, as well as face to face second opinions.


The post holder will work with the area team lead to establish their highly specialist community caseload and provide assessment and/or intervention to their caseload.


Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who:

  1. has an established/or developing clinical specialism in either speech/DLD/ABI/life-limiting conditions/school aged complex needs/Down Syndrome/voice
  2. has experience supervising and/or line managing SaLTs
  3. is organised and able to prioritise tasks
  4. is a good listener and seeks feedback from the therapists/service users
  5. proactively seeks solutions to challenges

We can offer the post holder:

  1. regular supervision and line management
  2. flexible working arrangements
  3. CPD opportunities through our central developmental fund
  4. a strong service ethos on promoting staff wellbeing
  5. opportunities to make proactive changes to the service through quality improvement workstreams

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.


We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.


Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.


We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.


Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.


Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.


Person SpecificationEducation / Qualifications and Relevant ExperienceEssential
  • Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent qualification)
  • Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Clinical experience of working with autism, other neurodevelopmental disorders, and with children and young people with complex conditions and needs
  • Highly developed skills of clinical assessment, evaluation and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication difficulties.

Desirable
  • Postgraduate Paediatric Dysphagia training, and experience in assessing and advising/providing intervention for this client group

Skills and AptitudeEssential
  • Have a high level of clinical diagnostic and sensory perceptual skills, in order to carry out core clinical work, such as structured and detailed observation of verbal and non-verbal communication behaviours.

Employer detailsEmployer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Camborne Health Office
Rectory Rd
Camborne
TR14 7DL

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