Highly Specialist Speech And Language Therapist
2 weeks ago
Job summary Do you have an interestin Autism/Social Communication disorders and other neurodevelopmentalconditions?
Do you have or want experience working as part of aNeurodevelopmental assessment team?
Would you like to work with SpecialistNurses and other AHPs with access to regular support, supervision, training andflexible working?We are looking for some enthusiastic and committedindividuals to join our team.An attractiveopportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapiststo join the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway based at Halton ChildDevelopment Centre.
You will be part of the multidisciplinary team completingassessments to inform possible diagnosis of Autism/ Social Communicationdisorders and related neurodevelopmental conditions.
Main duties of the job To assess and diagnosewithin the highly specialist clinical area of the neurodevelopment pathwayTo develop andimplement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment and evaluateoutcomesTo produce detailedreports reflecting specialist knowledge regarding patients' needs andsummarising proposed treatment plans.To contribute to legaldocuments such as Education,Health and Care Plans.
Annual reviews and individual education plans.
To provide specialistadvice to patients, carers and other professionals regarding the management andcare of patients with communication difficultiesTo demonstrate clinicaleffectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures About us Flexible working will be considered for all roles.Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver ourNHS services in your local community.They help us deliver our mission to improve local health andpromote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they werecreated in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was importantto themHere at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs andpromote independence in the healthcare we provide..E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationshipsbased on trust, openness, honesty and respect.P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the rightskills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities andshow great pride in being a local provider of health and care.E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to providesustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities See full Job Description attached: To monitor clinical effectiveness and drive innovation in line with best practice.
To assess and diagnose within the highly specialist clinical area of neurodevelopmental services To develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment and evaluate outcomes To contribute to legal documents such as Education, Health and Care Plans.
Annual reviews and individual education plans.
To provide specialist advice to patients, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of patients during the assessment process To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures To contribute to multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary teams to ensure a patient focused approach to treatment.
To represent at health and Local Authority panels where required.
To communicate complex information from specialist assessment and treatment, to patients, carers and other professionals To work closely with patients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree patient management To demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and other professionals, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist.
To demonstrate expert skills in motivating patients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and/or who may be under stress To employ excellent communication skills To provide specialist assessment and advice on optimising the patient's communication environment, including the communication skills of carers and other professionals within the patient's environment To provide specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working within highly specialist clinical area, offering case discussions, joint assessments, joint intervention and therapy programmes as appropriate.
Person Specification Skills & Attributes Essential Knowledge of Code of Practice and National Curriculum Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit Good supervision skills Previous experience of NHS IT systems Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Negotiation and problem solving skills Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills Well developed concentration skills Good presentation skills, both written and verbal Good organisational skills Prioritisation skills Good auditory skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically Demonstrates ability to be a good team Member Knowledge of assessment tools Job Specific Requirements Essential The ability to travel independently across Bridgewater Trust The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs, including on occasions evenings Relationships Essential If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship: Experience Essential Relevant experience at a post graduate level in early language difficulties, Social Communication difficulties (ASD), speech disorders, dysfluency, selective mutism.
In-depth experience within preschool/ clinic service area Experience of managing large caseloads, prioritisation, planning workloads Experience of monitoring service outcomes Experience of supporting / mentoring less experienced staff Experience of managing/supporting Speech and Language Therapy assistants Right to Work Essential Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable) Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent Health Care Professions Council registration.
RCSLT Licence to Practice Desirable Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks Evidence of additional training / continuing professional development around specialist area
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