Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5
North East of England
Salary: £30,529 - £36,071
Job Purpose:
* To assess and provide therapy interventions for a caseload of service users or students with complex needs under the regular supervision of a clinical supervisor. Supervision initially to be weekly, moving to monthly as determined by supervising clinician.
* To develop an ability to work within an integrated way within a trans-disciplinary team to ensure that therapy targets are embedded within the curriculum.
* To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.
* To work closely with families, carers, and external agencies as required.
* To provide training and advice to families, carers, school/college staff, and other professionals as required with support from more experienced SLT staff.
* To use Evidence Based Practice from professional literature and CPD to inform clinical decision making.
Main Duties:
* To implement safe and effective speech and language therapy interventions in collaboration with students, families, carers, school/college staff, and external agencies as required.
* To contribute to the initial assessment and formulation of speech, language, and communication needs under the direct supervision of a more experienced clinical supervisor.
* To manage all aspects of a caseload of students and service users following a comprehensive speech and language therapy assessment.
* To develop assessment skills and demonstrate the ability to contribute to trans-disciplinary discussion in order to determine ongoing needs and therapy planning.
* To produce detailed, comprehensive reports.
* To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures following departmental guidelines.
* To develop skills in working with students with complex disabilities, including physical disabilities, challenging behaviour, and ASC.
* To develop an understanding of the management of dysphagia where required, working under close supervision from a dysphagia trained therapist, in preparation for undertaking further training if relevant.
* To develop skills in working with all forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) as needed and specific approaches such as phonological awareness, literacy development, social communication etc.
* To assist students with personal care where required. This may involve assisting in the bathroom, helping with eating and drinking, or delivering gastrostomy feeds, medication etc. Training will be given.
* To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation and seeking support immediately from the clinical supervisor.
Essential Criteria:
Skills and Knowledge:
* Knowledge of current SLT interventions for young people with complex communication needs, ASD, physical difficulties, sensory needs, and additional difficulties.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* Excellent recording and reporting skills.
* Proven ability to plan effectively and differentiate to meet individual needs.
* Well-developed organisational and self-management skills.
* Excellent ICT skills.
* Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload.
* Able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Good group management skills.
Qualifications and Training:
* Qualified SLT status.
* HCPC Registered.
Experience:
* Evidence of experience in relevant areas during training.
* Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs and their families.
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