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Lead Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist

2 months ago

Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

We are excited to present an opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to become a pivotal member of our Children's Therapy team. The successful candidate will serve as a seasoned clinician, taking on the role of clinical lead for the Speech and Language Therapy Service dedicated to children, enhancing clinical practices for those with special educational needs and disabilities, and spearheading the integration of best practices into everyday clinical operations.

Your role will involve conducting highly specialized assessments and interventions for children and adolescents across various community environments, with the objective of empowering parents and caregivers to understand and actively engage in the management of their child's needs.

In addition, you will provide guidance and mentorship to fellow members of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) team while playing an integral part in the leadership of the broader Children's Speech and Language Therapy team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the clinical lead for the Speech and Language Therapy Service for children with SEN, driving advancements in clinical practice and leading the integration of best practices into service delivery.
  • Manage a highly specialized caseload independently.
  • Operate autonomously within organizational policies and professional standards, ensuring accurate and comprehensive record-keeping.
  • Conduct specialized assessments and treatments for children and young people with SEN, utilizing education and guidance to enable parents, caregivers, and professionals to effectively manage the child's condition.
  • Establish clinical diagnoses, develop, implement, evaluate, and adjust individualized treatment plans, and provide expert advice, ensuring appropriate care pathways and communication through collaboration with other agencies as necessary.
  • Educate and mentor Speech and Language Therapists and both qualified and non-qualified healthcare, social services, and educational staff, including medical personnel.
  • Assist the Team Leader in the daily operational management of the team.
  • Support and advise the wider multi-agency team in service delivery.
  • Lead the SALT team in conducting assessments and interventions for children in diverse settings, including homes and educational institutions.

About Our Organization

The Children's Therapy team operates as a community-based service, with team bases in multiple locations, providing care to children in various environments, including homes, schools, and early years settings. Our team comprises Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and therapy assistants.

We maintain strong partnerships with educational institutions, early years settings, and social care, allowing you to be part of a comprehensive team dedicated to supporting children and their families.

We offer robust leadership, clinical supervision, and regular peer support. We are committed to professional development and training for all our staff.

Job Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

  • Lead, coordinate, and develop effective clinical interventions within the pediatric specialty, including complex needs, to enhance clinical practice in alignment with current evidence.
  • Independently manage a clinical workload of children at a highly specialized level, conducting assessments and treatments while maintaining clinical documentation.
  • Exhibit highly specialized assessment and treatment skills in areas such as triage and prioritization of referrals, identification of complex needs, assessment and treatment of multi-pathological patients, training and supporting others in managing the child's condition, collaborative goal setting, and effective discharge planning.
  • Apply evidence-based knowledge within the specialized clinical area, acquired through extensive experience and academic study at a postgraduate level.
  • Act as a resource within the Children's Therapy service, providing guidance to Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals regarding the assessment, treatment, and management of children with multi-pathological conditions and complex psychosocial needs.
  • Collaborate with education, health, and social care colleagues in both community and acute settings.
  • Work alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure effective care pathways and transitions.
  • Facilitate seamless transitions of care and ongoing therapeutic management for children and young people.
  • Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the MDT, addressing the complexities of professional boundaries and, where competent, taking on aspects of blurred boundary working as appropriate.
  • Develop specialized programs for assessment, treatment, and intervention.
  • Prioritize and manage your clinical workload effectively, ensuring efficient use of professional time and delegating tasks according to the training and competency levels of team members to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Participate in the supervision process with staff and students as required.
  • Ensure high standards of patient care, including the implementation and review of clinical standards relevant to the work undertaken.
  • Provide specialized assessment and advice for the multidisciplinary team and actively participate in MDT meetings as appropriate.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Relevant Degree/Diploma
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Evidence of postgraduate training relevant to the position
  • Clinical Educator Training

Desirable

  • Membership in a professional body
  • Postgraduate study at the Master's level or equivalent

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

Essential

  • Extensive experience in conducting specialized assessments and interventions for children and young people with complex communication needs
  • Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in pediatrics
  • Experience with a total communication approach, including various Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools for complex needs
  • Evidence of continuous professional development, self-directed learning, and reflective practice
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation, National Service Frameworks, and local and national initiatives
  • Experience in leading and contributing to service improvements
  • Comprehensive understanding of child development and common pediatric conditions
  • Teaching and presentation skills
  • Excellent time management abilities

Desirable

  • Previous experience at Band 6 level working with children and young people with complex communication needs
  • Participation in relevant Special Interest Groups

Communication and Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities)

Essential

  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Experience in developing, supervising, and training others
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate effectively using knowledge of competency frameworks
  • Exhibit a positive attitude and professional behaviors
  • Effective communication skills with individuals facing complex challenges
  • Awareness of personal limitations and a willingness to learn from others

Desirable

  • Experience in managing complaints, including resolution and investigation
  • Knowledge and experience in partnership working within an integrated team