An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the community paediatric team in delivering Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) to children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). This may include a range of additional needs such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), genetic conditions, neurological conditions, and learning disability.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a highly specialist service to Barnsley Hospital for children and young people (CYP) on the ASD pathway and to develop, provide and participate in the training and support of other professionals working with this client group.
The postholder will work at New Street and undertake school visits as required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have sound knowledge and experience in assessing, evaluating and delivering evidence-based interventions for SLCN such as language delay, DLD, social communication needs, and speech sound disorders. The post holder will have experience of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working and delivering support and expert advice and guidance to a range of professionals.
The post holder will work in conjunction with the Band 7 SLT Lead from South West Yorkshire Partnership Foundation Trust to maximise service delivery and oversee the clinical provision of input to CYP on the ASD pathway and communication difficulties and to provide assessment and advice to the client group, their carers, and other professionals to aid diagnosis.
There is the potential for flexible working arrangements and this can be discussed on an individual basis either before or during the interview process.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
1. Proven relevant continuous professional development as a speech and language therapist.
2. Demonstrable experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist with children with Communication/Speech and language needs.
3. Demonstrable experience working as a speech and language therapist with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
1. Highly developed substantial specialist experience of a range of clinical protocols in ASD.
2. Proven clinical competence in the assessment, diagnosis and management of CYP with ASD and communication difficulties.
3. Experience coordinating the work of others.
4. Experience of line management/supervision or a keen interest in developing these skills.
5. Substantial experience in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training to others including groups.
6. Substantial knowledge of contemporary issues in the Health, Education and Social Care Community relevant to the client group.
7. To demonstrate substantial and comprehensive skills in the field of ASD.
8. Substantial knowledge of the functions of related professions with this client group.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule).
Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree in speech and language pathology or therapy or equivalent.
2. Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist Certificate to Practice.
3. Registration with Health Care Professions Council.
4. Post graduate level 7 study in SLT.
Values based questions
Essential
1. In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
2. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP
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