The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative therapist to join as a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) for the Special Centres & Units Team.
You will become part of a developing service that provides high quality speech and language therapy for school aged children and young people in Reception through 18 years of age, who attend a range of specialist settings. These settings comprise of specialist centres that cater to a variety of special education needs including but not limited to Autism, Moderate Learning Disabilities, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairment and Speech and Language Communication Needs.
We are an experienced and friendly team that offer:
1. Opportunities to develop an area of clinical specialism through attendance at CENs, clinical lead roles and internal supervision structures, and if appropriate external training
2. Peer support
3. A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure
4. A team of highly skilled and genuinely supportive colleagues
5. A professional development infrastructure including Student Placement Co-ordinators, Volunteer Placement Co-ordinators, a RCSLT Research Champion, regular whole team meetings and a developing Whole Team Training Plan
Main duties of the job
The role includes assessment, diagnosis and management of children aged 4-18 years with speech, language and communication needs in Specialist Centres attached to mainstream schools. You will be working closely as part of a multidisciplinary team, including families, peers and professionals across both health and education settings, to support children and young people across the Hounslow borough. Postgraduate training or experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication is desirable.
Alongside a team of SLTs, you will deliver therapy, train others and help to shape a developing service while enhancing your own clinical skills. You will contribute to service specific projects and have the opportunity to develop your own ideas with the support of the Specialist Band 7s and SLT Team Leads.
We encourage Band 5 SLTs who have demonstrated initiative, developed their project skills and are able to evidence that they are ready to take the next step in their career to apply.
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree / diploma or other professional Speech and Language Therapy qualification
* Registered with HCPC
* Registered with RCSLT
* Demonstrates interest in a specialist clinical area
* Membership of relevant Special Interest Group or equivalent
Experience
* Relevant experience in working as a Speech and Language therapist with at least some experience of working within an educational setting
* Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention
* Experience of developing implementing a Total Communication Approach
* Experience of working within a multi-agency/disciplinary team
* Experience training a range of professionals
* Experience of assessing and using low-tech and high-tech AAC
Knowledge
* Ability to write clear concise reports (including contribution to the EHCP or Annual Review process).
* Advanced knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the client group
* Well established knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group/s)
* Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to client group/s)
* Well established knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
* Well established knowledge of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
* Well established knowledge of standards of record keeping
* Experience training a range of professionals in specialist field
* Knowledge of assessing and using low-tech and high-tech AAC
* Experience leading a team of therapists involved in specific projects
Skills
* Able to demonstrate a commitment to the WL values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, Caring)
* Ability to work independently and as part of a (uni or multidisciplinary) team.
* Ability to manage conflict
* Ability to communicate highly complex or sensitive advice and information to others
* Ability to manage time and demonstrate prioritisation skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, motivating, listening, empathy and counselling skills
* Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills
* Aptitude for supervision of junior members of staff (and team co-ordination where appropriate)
* Demonstrates highly developed analytical, evaluation and reflection skills
* Highly developed presentation skills, written and verbal
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Ability to work flexibly
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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