Highly Specialist Speech Therapist

2 weeks ago

Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Services to join our team at Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise in the management of complex speech and language disorders in special schools.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide highly specialist clinical input to special schools across Luton, coordinating a speech and language therapy service to children with complex communication and swallowing difficulties.
  • Manage a caseload of children with complex speech, language, communication, and/or eating and drinking (dysphagia) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs.
  • Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for children with communication and swallowing impairments, providing written recommendations and ongoing support for implementation.
  • Attend and provide reports to Annual Reviews/Multi Agency Meetings as appropriate, communicating complex information clearly to patients, carers, and other professionals.
  • Provide guidance and whole-school training in functional communication, including receptive, expressive, and interactional skills, and contribute to relevant research, audit, and development work within the schools.
  • Take a clinical lead role in service development, actively contributing to the development of the SLT service in special schools, and work collaboratively with a wide range of professions across various locations and agencies.
Requirements
  • Recognized Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent, with registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
  • Extensive and relevant experience post-registration in AAC and Complex Needs, with a broad knowledge of clinical disorders, assessments, and therapeutic interventions in the specialist field.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen well and counsel patients and carers, using observation, listening, and empathy.
  • Well-established knowledge of speech, language, and communication disorders associated with complex conditions and emotional/behavioral disorders, as well as feeding and swallowing difficulties associated with complex conditions.
  • Computer literacy and ability to use Makaton signing, if applicable.
About Us

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust is a leading-edge specialist community provider, committed to delivering high-quality, innovative services that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. We are proud to provide services that are rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, and we are passionate about creating a culture that prioritizes staff engagement and development.

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