Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Specialist Speech and Language TherapistAre you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Special Schools & ARPs team to work across 3 provisions with both primary and secondary aged CYP, in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. The post includes the opportunity to work with a neurodiverse caseload and with CYP with a variety of profiles including supporting young people with severe learning difficulties including profound and multiple learning difficulties.The post provides the opportunity to implement a wide range of therapeutic approaches and interventions in collaboration with education partners. Through joint planning and delivery of interventions in the classroom and through support to families you will ensure that SLT input has a functional impact for the pupils you support.For further info on working in our Team, please take a look at our recruitment video: CLCHS&LRecruitment- YouTubeMain duties of the jobProviding a specialist service to children attending special schools with Speech/Language and communication needs (SLCN) working closely with parents/carers, and staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum.To assess the needs for, develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred to the SLT Education service (ARP/special schools).To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficultiesTo be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriateThe post holder will also provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.The post holder will run appropriate in-service training independently for school and other staff.The post holder will have well developed specialist skills in a specialist area of SLCN within the broad range of speech, language and communication needs encountered within the caseload of school aged childrenThe post holder will liaise with other colleagues across a range of statutory and non-statutory agencies.About usJust as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yoursWe can offer you:A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the roleCar lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)Flexible working optionsTraining, support and development in your careerTo have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefitsJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.Person SpecificationQualificationsDegree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language TherapistsCurrent registered membership of HCPC and RCSLTExperienceExperience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)Collaborative work with parents and other professionalsExperience Training othersInterest to develop clinical specialism in educationTraining/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line managementSkills & KnowledgeAbility to deal with conflict and good problem solving skillsSensitive to others' issues/differing needsFlexibilityExcellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathyExcellent communication /presentation skills verbal and writtenGood organisational skillsUnderstanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestonesGood working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYPUnderstanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014Understanding of Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload managementAwareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education)Knowledge of the principles of auditGood understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)Up to date knowledge of professional standards of record keepingHolistic view of communication problems and philosophy to back thisAbility to organise and manage own caseload independently and support other more junior staff manage their caseload.Key AtrributesAble to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessmentsTravel around district and access different venues, with or without adaptations.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.£46,419 to £55,046 a yearper annum, inclusive of HCAS #J-18808-Ljbffr