Speech and Language Early Years Specialist

2 months ago


Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

As a Speech and Language Early Years Specialist you will support the provision and co-ordination of the universal and preventative speech and language therapy service to children in early years settings in Torbay with a range of developmental and acquired disorders of speech, language, communication, voice, and fluency.

You will set up and run training courses for the early years workforce, other professionals, and parents/carers. Supporting the set up and running of direct provision for parents/carers and children in association with 0-19 and early years provision.

You will function as a fully integrated member of the Early Years Team within Torbay Council.

Provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy Service in collaboration with Torbay Early Years, offered in a variety of early years settings.

To lead on the development and delivery of a universal and preventative speech and language therapy service to the early years sector and 0-19 service in order to ensure children's speech, language and communication skills are supported.

Lead on the development and delivery of services to parents/carers/professionals in order to promote awareness of language development, to encourage language interaction skills and to affirm the crucial role of parents/carers in child development.

Develop an innovative model of service delivery and collaborative working with early years professionals, support staff and wider sector colleagues within Children's Services and Health.

Collate and analyse data around children's speech, language, and communication skills for Torbay in identified projects and work packages.

Liaise with the community speech and language therapists and paediatric manager to ensure clear pathways between universal and targeted services for children with speech, language, and communication needs

Act as a champion for disadvantaged children to improve the rate of referrals from the Early Years sector at the earliest opportunity and at a lower level of need.

The Communication and Interaction Pathway is a specialist, county-wide service consisting of speech and language therapists offering a range of services for children and young people with a range of conditions, from assessment and intervention to consultation, liaison and training.
Why work with us
- Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.

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