Speech and Language Therapy Specialist

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Central London Community Health Trust Full time

Job Overview

Speech and Language Therapist - Band 6 - Mainstream Education Sector

We are offering a unique opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to become part of our dedicated education service. This role focuses on supporting children within the mainstream education framework.

At Central London Community Health Trust, we are committed to promoting equality and fostering an inclusive environment. Explore our recruitment video to learn more about our work culture: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube

In this role, you will have the chance to:

  • Collaborate with innovative and experienced teams in a nurturing and forward-thinking atmosphere.
  • Assist educational institutions in implementing effective universal and targeted practices.
  • Provide specialized interventions for children and young individuals with Education, Health, and Care Plans.
  • Partner with parents, educators, and other professionals to create a comprehensive understanding of each child's speech, language, and communication requirements.
  • Enhance your supervisory and training capabilities.
  • Participate in individual and group supervision sessions, along with a structured in-house training program to refine your clinical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be tasked with:

  • Delivering specialized services to children in mainstream schools who have Speech/Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), collaborating closely with parents and staff to support children's development in speech, language, and communication.
  • Assessing, designing, and executing tailored Speech and Language Therapy interventions for children referred to the service.
  • Offering guidance to others regarding the management of children with communication challenges.
  • Taking responsibility for professional actions and recognizing personal boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues when necessary.
  • Providing supervision and peer review support to junior colleagues and students, including offering second opinions as required.
  • Conducting relevant in-service training independently for school staff and others.
  • Demonstrating advanced skills in a specialized area of SLCN within the diverse range of speech, language, and communication needs encountered in school-aged children.
  • Coordinating with colleagues across various statutory and non-statutory organizations.

About Central London Community Health Trust

We prioritize the well-being of both our patients and our staff.

We offer:

  • A thorough induction into the community service, followed by a localized introduction to your role.
  • A car lease scheme (terms and conditions apply).
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • An annual travel card loan.
  • Opportunities for training, support, and career development.

For a comprehensive overview of our benefits and the work environment, please refer to our job description.

Responsibilities

  • Assessing, developing, and implementing Speech and Language Therapy interventions for children with diverse speech, language, and communication difficulties.
  • Analyzing auditory, visual, and kinesthetic aspects of children's communication to identify effective strategies for enhancing communicative success in various settings.
  • Making informed clinical decisions based on assessments, utilizing evidence-based practices and outcome measurements to ensure effective treatment.
  • Conducting differential diagnoses based on assessment evidence.
  • Demonstrating clinical effectiveness through evidence-based practices and relevant outcome measures, particularly in specialized fields.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • A degree and license to practice from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
  • Current registration with HCPC and RCSLT.
  • Experience supporting children, families, and schools in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014, including contributions to statutory assessments and delivery of SLT provisions as specified in Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
  • Collaborative experience with parents and other professionals.
  • Experience in training others.

Desirable

  • Interest in developing clinical specialization in education.
  • Training or experience in supporting students and junior therapists, including supervision and management.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong teamwork abilities.
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Sensitivity to diverse needs and issues.
  • Flexibility in approach.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening, and empathy.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational capabilities.
  • Understanding of typical child development milestones related to speech and language.
  • Knowledge of appropriate assessments and interventions for school-aged children with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs.
  • Familiarity with Education Practice and Policy, including the Children and Families Act 2014.
  • Awareness of cultural and linguistic factors affecting caseload management.
  • Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to education.
  • Understanding of audit principles.
  • Knowledge of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of professional standards for record-keeping.
  • A holistic perspective on communication challenges.
  • Ability to manage and organize personal caseload independently while supporting junior staff in managing theirs.

Key Attributes

Essential

  • Capacity to maintain focus during assessments of children's speech, language, and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel across the district and access various venues, with or without adaptations.

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