Advanced Pediatric Speech and Language Specialist

3 weeks ago

Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

Are you a seasoned Speech and Language Specialist with a passion for working with children? This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to service enhancement and provide leadership to fellow professionals.

We invite you to explore a position within our Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, focusing on delivering specialized therapy and guidance for children and adolescents in educational environments, particularly those with comprehensive support plans.

Your responsibilities will include managing a dedicated caseload while collaborating with educational institutions within your designated area. Additionally, you will provide clinical oversight for the Speech and Language Therapy teams at specific educational facilities, which encompasses direct peer mentorship, assessment and monitoring of caseloads, and facilitating discussions regarding professional development. You will also work closely with local leadership to ensure effective service delivery.

Candidates should possess extensive experience and expertise in addressing the needs of children with intricate requirements. This includes proficiency in evaluating and managing swallowing disorders, as well as the assessment, implementation, and education surrounding various augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) methods.

You will receive robust support from a dedicated locality manager and benefit from ongoing peer collaboration within the team. This position also presents opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Extensive experience in working with children with complex needs, including assessment and treatment of diverse conditions.
  • Evaluation and intervention for swallowing disorders.
  • Assessment, implementation, and education regarding AAC.
  • Serve as a knowledgeable resource, providing specialized clinical guidance and support to other healthcare professionals and organizations.
  • Independently manage a defined caseload of highly complex patients while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Contribute to service delivery across various clinical settings, with a focus on the Special School Service.
  • Provide clinical leadership to the mainstream schools service team, including peer supervision and professional development discussions.
  • Collect and analyze data related to the mainstream school service team to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Collaborate with the locality lead for Speech and Language Therapy to manage the Special School Service team.
  • Actively contribute innovative ideas and lead the development and implementation of service enhancements.
  • Plan, deliver, and evaluate formal and informal training for other healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers across various settings.
  • Ensure the efficient organization and provision of services, including coordinating junior staff and assistants to meet service objectives.

About Our Organization

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and effective healthcare to the communities we serve. Established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and achieving Foundation Trust status in April 2008, we manage several healthcare facilities and employ nearly 5,000 staff members.

Our services encompass a wide range of healthcare needs, including emergency care, maternity services, outpatient care, rehabilitation, and pediatric health.

MCHFT is also a key participant in the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a collaborative health initiative that provides comprehensive community services across the region.

We prioritize the well-being of our staff, recognizing that their health and satisfaction are essential to providing exceptional care to our patients.

Job Responsibilities

A detailed job description outlining the primary roles and responsibilities is available with the job advertisement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields
  • Dysphagia qualification

Desirable

  • Postgraduate qualifications in leadership

Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive experience working with children
  • Experience in an educational setting
  • Leadership and supervision experience
  • Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
  • Experience with AAC

Skills

Essential

  • Proficient IT skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Demonstrated skills in assessing and treating pediatric patients with speech, language, and communication challenges

  • Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

    1 week ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a highly specialist speech and language therapist, you will play a central role in providing expert therapy intervention and advice for children and young people in special school settings.Key...

  • Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Advanced Medical Solutions Full time

    Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist, Winsford.Who is Advanced Medical Solutions? AMS stands as a premier independent innovator and producer of advanced tissue-repair technologies, dedicated to achieving superior outcomes for patients while delivering value to stakeholders. AMS offers an extensive array of surgical solutions, including tissue adhesives,...

  • Technical Maintenance Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Advanced Medical Solutions Full time

    Technical Maintenance Specialist, WinsfordWho is Advanced Medical Solutions? AMS stands as a premier independent innovator and producer of advanced tissue-repair technologies, dedicated to achieving superior outcomes for patients while delivering value to stakeholders. AMS offers an extensive array of surgical solutions, including tissue adhesives, sutures,...

  • Facility Maintenance Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Advanced Medical Solutions Full time

    Facility Maintenance Specialist, WinsfordWho is Advanced Medical Solutions? AMS stands as a premier independent innovator and producer of advanced tissue-repair technologies, dedicated to achieving superior outcomes for patients while delivering value to stakeholders. The company offers an extensive array of surgical solutions, including tissue adhesives,...

  • Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Advanced Medical Solutions Full time

    Laboratory Quality Assurance Specialist, Winsford.Who is Advanced Medical Solutions? AMS stands as a premier independent innovator and producer of advanced tissue-repair technologies, dedicated to achieving superior outcomes for patients while delivering value to stakeholders. Our extensive portfolio includes surgical solutions such as tissue adhesives,...

  • Project Lead Quality Assurance Specialist

    3 days ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Advanced Medical Solutions Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Project Lead Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team at Advanced Medical Solutions. As a key member of our Group Quality Process Team, you will play a critical role in delivering our Quality Assurance Strategy and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead validation...

  • Project Lead Quality Assurance Specialist

    2 days ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Advanced Medical Solutions Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Project Lead Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team at Advanced Medical Solutions. As a key member of our Group Quality Process Team, you will play a critical role in delivering our Quality Assurance Strategy and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Validation...

  • Project Lead Quality Assurance Specialist

    18 hours ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Advanced Medical Solutions Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Project Lead Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team at Advanced Medical Solutions. As a key member of our Group Quality Process Team, you will play a critical role in delivering our Quality Assurance Strategy and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead validation...

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    24 hours ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Hays PLC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team at a specialist SEND school in Winsford, Cheshire. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, non-verbal, and learning difficulties.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport pupils with special...

  • SEN Teaching Assistant

    2 days ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Hays PLC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team at a specialist SEND school in Winsford, Cheshire. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including ASD, non-verbal, and learning difficulties.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport pupils with special...

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    22 hours ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Advanced Medical Solutions Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Project Lead Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team at Advanced Medical Solutions. As a key member of our Group Quality Process Team, you will play a critical role in delivering our Quality Assurance Strategy and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Validation...

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    3 days ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Advanced Medical Solutions Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Project Lead Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team at Advanced Medical Solutions. As a key member of our Group Quality Process Team, you will play a critical role in delivering our Quality Assurance Strategy and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Validation...

  • Clinical Specialist Podiatrist

    3 days ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Specialist Podiatrist to join our team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our Podiatry Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our service.Main ResponsibilitiesTo act as a Clinical...

  • Teaching Assistant for SEN Pupils

    3 days ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Hays Careers Full time

    About the RoleHays Careers is proud to be supporting a mainstream secondary school in their search for an experienced and reliable teaching assistant to support pupils with SEN, including ADHD, ADD, ASD, and Dyslexia, on a 1:1 basis. This is a long-term contract that will last until the end of the academic year.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport pupils with SEN on...

  • Specialist Podiatry Practitioner

    3 days ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Specialist Podiatrist to join our team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our Podiatry Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our service.Main ResponsibilitiesTo act as a Clinical...

  • Clinical Podiatry Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Exciting Career Opportunity as a Clinical Podiatry Specialist at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust We are pleased to announce a fantastic opportunity for a band 6 Clinical Podiatry Specialist to join our dedicated team. We offer flexible working arrangements, accommodating both full-time and part-time preferences within a standard working day....

  • Metal Fabrication Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Employment Solutions Ltd Full time £23

    Employment Solutions Ltd is pleased to announce exciting contract opportunities for skilled Metal Fabrication Specialists. We offer a competitive hourly rate of £23.09 per hour under Umbrella or CIS arrangements. Job Responsibilities: - Engage in the fabrication of structural metal components, including columns and beams, utilizing detailed engineering...

  • Specialist Podiatrist

    6 days ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Specialist Podiatrist to join our team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a Specialist Podiatrist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality woundcare services and contributing to the development of our podiatry service.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a defined complex patient caseload...

  • IVECO Training Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom MSX International Limited Full time

    IVECO Training SpecialistSalary: £47,500 per annum (Dependent on Experience)Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)Location: Winsford, CheshirePosition OverviewAre you an experienced Truck Master Technician looking to shift into a training role, or are you currently a Technical Trainer seeking a new opportunity? MSX International Limited...

  • Information Security Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom Access Computer Consulting Full time £50,000 - £55,000

    Information Security Specialist - Hybrid RoleAre you dedicated to the field of information security and looking to advance your expertise? In this role, you will not only implement technical solutions but also create detailed support documentation and guide your IT peers, fostering a culture of ongoing enhancement.As a key member of the IT Security Division,...