Are you looking for an opportunity to develop as a clinical lead in alternative-augmentative communication (AAC)? We know that having an AAC lead has promoted strong partnership working with regional AAC hubs in other parts of the UK. We’re looking for an experienced therapist to take on this exciting role and champion AAC for children and families in East Sussex.
The post-holder will have a small complex caseload of children with hi-tech AAC needs and be achampion for children and families using hi-tech AAC through supporting quality in AAC delivery, close partnership working, pathway review and in-service training. The post will be based in Polegate with some need to travel across the County.
You will have experience of working as part of multi-agency teams with children with complex communication needs, including introducing lo and hi-tech AAC with children and families.
Although based in East Sussex, we are employed by KCHFT which is an outstanding trust. Webelieve that the best health care is delivered by multi-disciplinary teams working together and in partnership to provide seamless care.
We have a strong commitment to training and development with robust supervision andshadowing opportunities across the service. Contact Suki Ahsam, Professional Lead SLT on 07795 590271 or s.ahsam@nhs.net, or Kathryn Burbidge, Operations Manager on 07766 294763 or kburbidge@nhs.net for an informal conversation to know more about the role and what we can offer you.
To be responsible for managing a small complex and specialist clinical caseload of hi-tech AACusers and to act as a specialist resource in this clinical area to the Children’s Therapies team and other professionals and agencies.
To provide leadership within at least one special school.
To support the work of SEND including completion of education, health and care needs assessments and occasional involvement in SENDIST appeal hearings as an expert witness.
To be responsible for the supervision of identified staff within the team in collaboration with the Head of Service, Operational Manager and Team Co-ordinator.
To contribute to the wider work of the team including initial assessment clinics, referral triage and Therapy One Point.
To provide leadership to the Team in collaboration with other clinical Lead colleagues.
To be responsible for ensuring the team provides a high quality and cost-effective clinical service to CYP and their families in collaboration with the Head of Service, Operational Manager and Team Co-ordinator.
To be responsible for ensuring that all team members are working to agreed care pathways.
To report to and advise the Head of Service and/or Operational Manager of the teams’ development within a specialist clinical area to ensure it is in line with the organisation’s business objectives.
Flexible working, part-time hours and job share applications will be considered.
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
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This advert closes on Friday 14 Feb 2025