Job summary Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative and self-motivated SLT, who is experienced in interdisciplinary working with children and young people in the community, to join a fixed term Project we are running with our Education partners at Barnet Council, from 1st January 2025 to 31st August 2025. Following the success of the Project's first year, we are delighted that from January 2025 we will have an additional Band 7 role joining the team already in place focussed on supporting children and young people with SLCN through clinical review, stakeholder engagement and the delivery of a Targeted training programme for staff and parents. We would welcome applicants with suitable Band 6 experience on a Band 6/7 run-through. The successful candidate will work in mainly secondary mainstream schools across Barnet although there is some flexibility to also work in primary schools to support children entering mainstream reception classes with special and complex needs that may include autism, learning difficulties and sensory differences.The secondary school role is related to reviewing and updating EHCPs as well as designing and delivering Targeted support for parents and staff, (Gascoigne et al, 2013). Main duties of the job 1. Working closely with Barnet Education's Specialist Inclusion Service to train and support the implementation of Speech and Language Therapy advice and strategies into the mainstream schools core offer. 2. To maintain a clinical caseload of children and young people with EHCPs in mainstream schools, who have special and complex needs that may include autism, learning difficulties and sensory impairments. 3. To be responsible for the assessment of young people in Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 with a range of speech, language and communication needs and the provision of advice for them, their families and the staff working them. 4. To provide training and support for new Additionally Resourced Provisions in mainstream schools and establish targeted training programs for all ARPs across Barnet 5. To review support for YP in their post 16 settings 6. To develop effective and evidence-based intervention. 7. To work as an autonomous practitioner within a supportive team and be innovative in the development of new training offers to schools to meet speech, language and communication needs. The post holder will work in the multidisciplinary and multi-agency environment including working with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, specialist teachers, social workers, therapy assistants, educational psychologists, paediatricians, and other professionals. The post holder will be involved in developing and delivering training for school staff and parents. About us Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work. Whittington Health have an excellent reputation for being innovative, responsive and flexible to the changing clinical needs of the local population. We are treating more patients than ever before and are dedicated to improving services to deliver the best for our patients. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year pro rata per annum including outer London HCAS Contract Fixed term Duration 7 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term time hours, Annualised hours Reference number 220-WHT-2867 Job locations Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies 3rd Floor, Westgate House, Edgware Community Hospital, London HA8 0AD Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: 1. To work in a collaborative manner with Barnet Education's Specialist Inclusion Service and other agencies to train parents and school staff to support the implementation of Speech and Language Therapy advice and strategies into the mainstream schools. 2. To manage a specific caseload under the umbrella of universal, targeted or specialist intervention and be responsible for organising and prioritising a varied workload in line with the agreed Trust Priorities, policies and procedures. 3. To carry out and record comprehensive assessments, using standardised assessments where clinically appropriate and possible. 4. To initiate and follow through training, treatment plans and provision of services, which will foster independence and/or optimise levels of functioning, and holistic needs. 5. To have working knowledge and ability to operate relevant IT systems, spreadsheets, Microsoft Word and outlook email. 6. To liaise with other therapy teams, disciplines and non-statutory organisations to ensure optimum intervention outcomes. 7. Offer expert support and advice to parents/carers in relation to therapy intervention and management of disability at home, school and in the local community. 8. Accept responsibility for clients while under the care of therapy staff, safeguarding both the welfare of clients and staff 9. Contribute to and participate in in-service training programmes, professional talks, lectures and working 10. At all times to maintain high standards of confidentiality with regard to clients and their families 11. To participate as a member of the team and to share information with other team members. 12. To liaise, plan, coordinate with, and refer to other professional staff and agencies as appropriate to provide and integrated service to the children and their families. 13. Adhere to RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Code. 14. Carry out designated duties, which may be required from time to time relating to particular needs of the service. 15. To manage information and act as a source of Therapy discipline related to information by; Ensuring RIO data for your case load and other data is available in a timely Recording all client data is maintained as per trust and HCPC Writing to a legible and literate standard in English Providing relevant data to commissioning groups relating to trust wide therapy services. Contributing to quality report, including 16. Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come in contact in a courteous and respectful Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which ensures client safety Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them Comply with the Trusts No Smoking Policy Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and safety policy and statutory regulations Adhere to Equal Opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment Leadership You will be expected to: 1. Take appropriate action to identify and manage risk and to maintain safety of users, staff and others in accordance with relevant regulations, policies and guidelines 2. Make sure you are trained and competent in the relevant policies and procedures which apply to the management of staff and other resources and abide by these policies; seeking advice as necessary from senior management and specialist staff as 3. Communicate effectively with staff and maintain productive working relationships amongst your colleagues 4. Delegate appropriate responsibility to staff in order to ensure optimum and effective service delivery and decision making, whilst retaining overall accountability and responsibility for outcomes. Clinical Skills You will be expected to: 1. take a major role in the specialist assessment of children and young people with SLCN in order to determine the level and type of support indicated in secondary mainstream schools 2. manage quality of service delivery with co-workers by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with external co-workers outside of the trust through liaison and training 3. develop comprehensive Targeted training programmes to support colleagues and outside agencies towards delivering an appropriate level of clinical practice across all disciplines and care providers. 4. share your clinical knowledge with other therapists within the Trust in relation to your defined clinical area by: Making your own practice fields known to colleagues Updating colleagues on evidence base practice related to your practice evaluating your own practice and participating in clinical supervision Contributing to developing outcome measures within your expert field 5. provide clinical advice and education to families and individual within your client group including: Undertaking assessments to establish required clinical needs in schools, clinics, childrens centres and the young persons home. 6. manage information and act as a source of Therapy development by: Contributing to any written reports regarding your findings and recommendations Promoting any change in service Participating in clinical supervision 7. ensure continuing professional development is achieved in line with HCPC guidelines by: Being aware of your personal development goals Managing your development time Actively prioritising your development needs in relation to service development goals Maintaining a professional diary or other form of written clinical professional development Computer/Administration 1. To be computer literate and encourage implementation of the Trusts IM&T 2. To ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating patients records, maintaining confidentiality at all times. 3. Be aware and report on the services performance targets in line with the service key performance indicators Communication 1. To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing patient care. 2. To be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, peers, senior managers and clinical leads within the Trust. 3. To be able to communicate complex patient related information facilitating positive outcomes and ensuring collaborative working. 4. Participate in the review and development of clinical policies and identifies improvements to service provision. 5. Identify and report any service risks to the line manager in line with organisational policy. Training 1. To act as mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development and promoting high standards of care. 2. Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs. 3. To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others. 4. To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops. 5. To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy. 6. To support new staff and their integration within the team. 7. To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines. Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities: 1. To work in a collaborative manner with Barnet Education's Specialist Inclusion Service and other agencies to train parents and school staff to support the implementation of Speech and Language Therapy advice and strategies into the mainstream schools. 2. To manage a specific caseload under the umbrella of universal, targeted or specialist intervention and be responsible for organising and prioritising a varied workload in line with the agreed Trust Priorities, policies and procedures. 3. To carry out and record comprehensive assessments, using standardised assessments where clinically appropriate and possible. 4. To initiate and follow through training, treatment plans and provision of services, which will foster independence and/or optimise levels of functioning, and holistic needs. 5. To have working knowledge and ability to operate relevant IT systems, spreadsheets, Microsoft Word and outlook email. 6. To liaise with other therapy teams, disciplines and non-statutory organisations to ensure optimum intervention outcomes. 7. Offer expert support and advice to parents/carers in relation to therapy intervention and management of disability at home, school and in the local community. 8. Accept responsibility for clients while under the care of therapy staff, safeguarding both the welfare of clients and staff 9. Contribute to and participate in in-service training programmes, professional talks, lectures and working 10. At all times to maintain high standards of confidentiality with regard to clients and their families 11. To participate as a member of the team and to share information with other team members. 12. To liaise, plan, coordinate with, and refer to other professional staff and agencies as appropriate to provide and integrated service to the children and their families. 13. Adhere to RCSLT Code of Ethics and Professional Code. 14. Carry out designated duties, which may be required from time to time relating to particular needs of the service. 15. To manage information and act as a source of Therapy discipline related to information by; Ensuring RIO data for your case load and other data is available in a timely Recording all client data is maintained as per trust and HCPC Writing to a legible and literate standard in English Providing relevant data to commissioning groups relating to trust wide therapy services. Contributing to quality report, including 16. Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and: At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come in contact in a courteous and respectful Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which ensures client safety Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them Comply with the Trusts No Smoking Policy Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with Health and safety policy and statutory regulations Adhere to Equal Opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment Leadership You will be expected to: 1. Take appropriate action to identify and manage risk and to maintain safety of users, staff and others in accordance with relevant regulations, policies and guidelines 2. Make sure you are trained and competent in the relevant policies and procedures which apply to the management of staff and other resources and abide by these policies; seeking advice as necessary from senior management and specialist staff as 3. Communicate effectively with staff and maintain productive working relationships amongst your colleagues 4. Delegate appropriate responsibility to staff in order to ensure optimum and effective service delivery and decision making, whilst retaining overall accountability and responsibility for outcomes. Clinical Skills You will be expected to: 1. take a major role in the specialist assessment of children and young people with SLCN in order to determine the level and type of support indicated in secondary mainstream schools 2. manage quality of service delivery with co-workers by establishing and maintaining positive relationships with external co-workers outside of the trust through liaison and training 3. develop comprehensive Targeted training programmes to support colleagues and outside agencies towards delivering an appropriate level of clinical practice across all disciplines and care providers. 4. share your clinical knowledge with other therapists within the Trust in relation to your defined clinical area by: Making your own practice fields known to colleagues Updating colleagues on evidence base practice related to your practice evaluating your own practice and participating in clinical supervision Contributing to developing outcome measures within your expert field 5. provide clinical advice and education to families and individual within your client group including: Undertaking assessments to establish required clinical needs in schools, clinics, childrens centres and the young persons home. 6. manage information and act as a source of Therapy development by: Contributing to any written reports regarding your findings and recommendations Promoting any change in service Participating in clinical supervision 7. ensure continuing professional development is achieved in line with HCPC guidelines by: Being aware of your personal development goals Managing your development time Actively prioritising your development needs in relation to service development goals Maintaining a professional diary or other form of written clinical professional development Computer/Administration 1. To be computer literate and encourage implementation of the Trusts IM&T 2. To ensure accurate recording of actions, and updating patients records, maintaining confidentiality at all times. 3. Be aware and report on the services performance targets in line with the service key performance indicators Communication 1. To have a wide range of knowledge in approaches to communicating and managing patient care. 2. To be able to effectively communicate with colleagues, peers, senior managers and clinical leads within the Trust. 3. To be able to communicate complex patient related information facilitating positive outcomes and ensuring collaborative working. 4. Participate in the review and development of clinical policies and identifies improvements to service provision. 5. Identify and report any service risks to the line manager in line with organisational policy. Training 1. To act as mentor to students, providing effective education, facilitating their development and promoting high standards of care. 2. Ensure students are actively supported to enable them to achieve their learning needs. 3. To ensure own continued professional development and support a culture of lifelong learning in self and others. 4. To undertake, and assist, in the planning of own mandatory training and workshops. 5. To undertake a regular appraisal, developing a personal development plan that includes clinical competencies reflecting the health needs of the local population and relates to Trust strategy. 6. To support new staff and their integration within the team. 7. To support training as part of the role including changes to professional development and implementation of new policies and guidelines. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Current registered membership of HCPC Further study to master's or equivalent level in clinical field, including completion of short courses and additional study including relevant post graduate training Experience Essential Experience of working in the community Supervision of staff Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for staff Use of outcome measures Desirable Minimum 3 yrs Postgraduate experience of working with children in a paediatric setting Day to day clinical supervision of junior staffs caseloads. Involvement in audit and research Knowledge Essential Appropriate assessment tools for this client group Current issues in the delivery of community based services Sound understanding of confidentiality Social model of disability Health needs in a diverse cultural and socio- economic community Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills Essential Excellent specific therapy assessment and treatment skills utilising a range of approaches. Able to independently manage own and others clinical caseload and prioritise as required Demonstrates effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills Excellent Interpersonal skills with regard to individual client management (including empathy, observation and interview skills). Excellent presentation skills of complex information Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals' needs Other Essential Demonstrate trust values: innovative, compassionate, accountable, respectful, excellent Ability to deal with and resolve conflict with highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills Commitment to equal opportunities Able to travel around the borough independently Commitment to Continuing Professional Development Desirable Car driver and access to a car Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Current registered membership of HCPC Further study to master's or equivalent level in clinical field, including completion of short courses and additional study including relevant post graduate training Experience Essential Experience of working in the community Supervision of staff Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for staff Use of outcome measures Desirable Minimum 3 yrs Postgraduate experience of working with children in a paediatric setting Day to day clinical supervision of junior staffs caseloads. Involvement in audit and research Knowledge Essential Appropriate assessment tools for this client group Current issues in the delivery of community based services Sound understanding of confidentiality Social model of disability Health needs in a diverse cultural and socio- economic community Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills Essential Excellent specific therapy assessment and treatment skills utilising a range of approaches. Able to independently manage own and others clinical caseload and prioritise as required Demonstrates effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills Excellent Interpersonal skills with regard to individual client management (including empathy, observation and interview skills). Excellent presentation skills of complex information Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals' needs Other Essential Demonstrate trust values: innovative, compassionate, accountable, respectful, excellent Ability to deal with and resolve conflict with highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills Commitment to equal opportunities Able to travel around the borough independently Commitment to Continuing Professional Development Desirable Car driver and access to a car 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Whittington Hospital NHS Trust Address Barnet Children's Integrated Therapies 3rd Floor, Westgate House, Edgware Community Hospital, London HA8 0AD Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)