Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

We're looking for Speech and Language Therapists who are looking to work in new, innovative ways. Our ideal candidate will thrive in fast-changing environments and are always open to personal and professional growth.

Our vision is to be the leading provider of SLT services and make these more accessible for all, regardless of background. We require inspirational individuals to join our Midlands team and help us carry out our mission

Would you like to deliver more specialist therapy to children and families? We are calling all SLTs looking for a new role. NQPs and Experienced SLTs both welcome

Our therapists work closely with schools and families to develop strong communication provisions and provide continuous support.

'Chatterbug gives me the opportunity to build relationships with a variety of children, parents and professionals. This allows me to feel like I am making a real difference in the lives of the children. Working at Chatterbug feels like working with a family where support is always available'. -Chatterbug Speech and Language Therapist.

Main duties of the job

To coordinate the provision of suitable Speech and Language Therapy service in line with the needs of the client base.

To participate in the assessment and diagnosis of children/ young people with a range of SLCN.

To provide high-quality support to students, apprentices and SLTAs/Communication and Language Specialists.

To proactively support the growth and development of ChatterBug by representing the organisation at a local/national level.

About us

ChatterBug is asocial enterprise dedicated to helping children develop their communicationskills. We continuously seek ways in which we can make a difference to thelives of those with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).

Communication is centralto all that we do and those who struggle with poor communication skills at ayoung age are at risk of underachieving and experiencing poor mentalhealth/well-being. Through our dynamic and innovative approach to communicationdifficulties, we help a range of people, including children, young adults,parents, schools, and adults with SLCN.

We are made up of apassionate team of Speech and Language Therapists and Communication and Language Specialists who specialise in assessing,diagnosing, and treating a wide range of paediatric language and communicationdifficulties and it is their flexible and bespoke approach to treatments thatachieves real results for our clients.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To assess, diagnose and provide support to children with a range of SLCN including complex needs.

To ensure a client-focused assessment and approach to treatment

To represent the service at health and education panels where required

To provide assessment and advice on optimising the clients communicative environment taking into consideration the communication skills of parents/guardians, carers and other professionals

To develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes

To demonstrate clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures

Communication

To employ excellent verbal/written communication skills

Communicate information from assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals effectively.

To produce detailed reports, reflecting knowledge regarding clients needs and summarising proposed treatment plans

To provide verbal and written advice and programmes to parents/guardians, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of children these will be accessible to a range of audiences and easy to understand.

To ensure that clients/parents/teaching staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment plans.

To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews as appropriate

To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and service policies

To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing current data protection guidelines

Clinical Governance Requirements

To gather statistical data punctually

To participate in service research as required

To undertake Clinical Governance/audit projects within the local service as required

To have a working knowledge of relevant procedures including safeguarding children, SEN procedures, and other legal frameworks

Information Governance

Comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR rules. The postholder must not;either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, discloseany information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of theorganisation.

The postholder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to comply with theprocessing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

The postholder must comply with ChatterBug policies that protect the information assets of the

organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use andmust pay due regard to the requirements of the Confidentiality policy.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the clinical and or corporate records that fall withinthe remit of this role to the organisations standard, and data quality processes and standards.

Continuing Professional Development

To identify personal/professional development evidenced by the Personal Development Plan/ Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal framework, including objectives

To demonstrate a passion and commitment to the profession through self-guided study

To participate in an individual performance review, ensuring that the objectives set reflect the service and trust plans, including objectives relevant for SLCN

To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines

To attend relevant in service training and meetings

To demonstrate knowledge of, and adherence to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines and best practice.

To take responsibility for maintaining and continually developing professional skills and knowledge in SLCN

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice independently, with peers and mentors to identify own strengths and development needs

To demonstrate a well-developed ability to integrate information taking account of all aspects of the clients communication including verbal, non-verbal and environmental

To anticipate and take appropriate steps to prevent the breakdown of relationships with parents/ guardians and other professionals

To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, seeking support and advice from a specialist as appropriate

Responsibility for Client Care and Contact with Carers

To demonstrate the well-developed ability to manage people with communication disorders and challenging behaviour

To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree on client management

To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist

To respond sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications

To demonstrate expert skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process

To adapt the practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences

Physical Skills

To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of clients

To demonstrate knowledge of correct moving/handling clients with disabilities

To use equipment with due care

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within SLT services, supporting clients with a range of SLCN.

Desirable

Experience of working with children who have a range of SLCN in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

Essential

Professional Degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy Current Professional Registration with HCPC (or awaiting confirmation for current students/NQPs) RCSLT Membership

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