Highly Specialist Neurodevelopmental Speech

6 days ago


Bodmin, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable young people with autism and neurodiversity who are at risk of escalating mental health needs ?Are you dynamic, innovative and have a desire to be part of an integrated service that meets the holistic needs of the young people of Cornwall?Then this post could be for you

We are looking for a highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work in our acute pathway Therapies team, joining OT, Psychology, nursing and key working colleagues. You will be part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary CAMHS team, who are focused on ensuring children and young people, and their families, get the right help at the right time. Offering specialist Speech and Language assessment and intervention to children and young people presenting with co-morbid mental health needs as well as autism and neurodiversity you will be have a important role in shaping the care of young people presenting in the acute pathway and then receiving ongoing care from both the CAMHS key working and locality teams.

*Relocation package is offered for this post*

Proposed interview date: 16th or 17th December

Main duties of the job

To work as an Highly Specialist Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with Children and Young People (CYP) who are autistic and/or have a range of other identified neurodevelopmental conditions. The post holder will deliver highly advanced skills and knowledge to provide specialist Speech & Language therapy assessment and interventions to CYP who are receiving care across a range of services but who are at risk of hospital inpatient admission, in crisis or referred to the Dynamic Support Database for CYP.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

A Degree or Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy Health Professions Council registered Extensive experience of working with people with Autism/ADHD/neurodevelopmental conditions and Mental Health conditions Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses relevant to children and young people with Autism up to masters degree level, or equivalent

Desirable

Experience of working with children and young people who are in crisis.

Skills and Aptitude

Essential

Highly skilled in use of standardised assessments and professionally recognised non-standardised assessment tools relevant to this client group Advanced skills in planning and implementing holistic intervention that is CYP centred and recognises the needs of carers and families.

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

Specialist knowledge of selection and AAC systems and application of SLT assessments and interventions relevant to children and young people with Autism and learning disability, dyspraxia, developmental language disorder. Advanced knowledge and understanding of the impact of autism/learning disability on language and communication.

Desirable

Knowledge of Autism / Learning Disability and Mental Health legislation and current NICE guidance relevant to this client group

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