Job summary Do you have an interest in Autism/Social Communication disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions? Do you have or want experience working as part of a Neurodevelopmental assessment team? Would you like to work with Specialist Nurses and other AHPs with access to regular support, supervision, training and flexible working?We are looking for some enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our team. An attractive opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists to join the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Pathway based at Halton Child Development Centre. You will be part of the multidisciplinary team completing assessments to inform possible diagnosis of Autism/ Social Communication disorders and related neurodevelopmental conditions. Main duties of the job To assess and diagnose within the highly specialist clinical area of the neurodevelopment pathway To develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment and evaluate outcomes To produce detailed reports reflecting specialist knowledge regarding patients' needs and summarising proposed treatment plans. To contribute to legal documents such as Education, Health and Care Plans. Annual reviews and individual education plans. To provide specialist advice to patients, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of patients with communication difficulties To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures About us Flexible working will be considered for all roles. Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas. At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community. They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve. After all, values are about people and they were created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important to them Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation. P - Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide E - Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care. O - Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty and respect. P - Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care. L - Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care. E - Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9835-HC24-148 Job locations Woodview Child Development Centre Crow Wood Lane Widnes WA8 3LZ Job description Job responsibilities See full Job Description attached: To monitor clinical effectiveness and drive innovation in line with best practice. To assess and diagnose within the highly specialist clinical area of neurodevelopmental services To develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment and evaluate outcomes To contribute to legal documents such as Education, Health and Care Plans. Annual reviews and individual education plans. To provide specialist advice to patients, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of patients during the assessment process To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures To contribute to multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary teams to ensure a patient focused approach to treatment. To represent at health and Local Authority panels where required. To communicate complex information from specialist assessment and treatment, to patients, carers and other professionals To work closely with patients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree patient management To demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and other professionals, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist. To demonstrate expert skills in motivating patients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and/or who may be under stress To employ excellent communication skills To provide specialist assessment and advice on optimising the patient's communication environment, including the communication skills of carers and other professionals within the patient's environment To provide specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working within highly specialist clinical area, offering case discussions, joint assessments, joint intervention and therapy programmes as appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities See full Job Description attached: To monitor clinical effectiveness and drive innovation in line with best practice. To assess and diagnose within the highly specialist clinical area of neurodevelopmental services To develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment and evaluate outcomes To contribute to legal documents such as Education, Health and Care Plans. Annual reviews and individual education plans. To provide specialist advice to patients, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of patients during the assessment process To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures To contribute to multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary teams to ensure a patient focused approach to treatment. To represent at health and Local Authority panels where required. To communicate complex information from specialist assessment and treatment, to patients, carers and other professionals To work closely with patients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree patient management To demonstrate empathy with patients, carers and other professionals, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist. To demonstrate expert skills in motivating patients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and/or who may be under stress To employ excellent communication skills To provide specialist assessment and advice on optimising the patient's communication environment, including the communication skills of carers and other professionals within the patient's environment To provide specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working within highly specialist clinical area, offering case discussions, joint assessments, joint intervention and therapy programmes as appropriate. Person Specification Skills & Attributes Essential Knowledge of Code of Practice and National Curriculum Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit Good supervision skills Previous experience of NHS IT systems Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Negotiation and problem solving skills Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills Well developed concentration skills Good presentation skills, both written and verbal Good organisational skills Prioritisation skills Good auditory skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically Demonstrates ability to be a good team Member Knowledge of assessment tools Job Specific Requirements Essential The ability to travel independently across Bridgewater Trust The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs, including on occasions evenings Relationships Essential If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship: Experience Essential Relevant experience at a post graduate level in early language difficulties, Social Communication difficulties (ASD), speech disorders, dysfluency, selective mutism. In-depth experience within preschool/ clinic service area Experience of managing large caseloads, prioritisation, planning workloads Experience of monitoring service outcomes Experience of supporting / mentoring less experienced staff Experience of managing/supporting Speech and Language Therapy assistants Right to Work Essential Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable) Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent Health Care Professions Council registration. RCSLT Licence to Practice Desirable Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks Evidence of additional training / continuing professional development around specialist area Person Specification Skills & Attributes Essential Knowledge of Code of Practice and National Curriculum Understanding of the principles of clinical governance/audit Good supervision skills Previous experience of NHS IT systems Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Negotiation and problem solving skills Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills Well developed concentration skills Good presentation skills, both written and verbal Good organisational skills Prioritisation skills Good auditory skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically Demonstrates ability to be a good team Member Knowledge of assessment tools Job Specific Requirements Essential The ability to travel independently across Bridgewater Trust The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs, including on occasions evenings Relationships Essential If you are related to a director, or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship: Experience Essential Relevant experience at a post graduate level in early language difficulties, Social Communication difficulties (ASD), speech disorders, dysfluency, selective mutism. In-depth experience within preschool/ clinic service area Experience of managing large caseloads, prioritisation, planning workloads Experience of monitoring service outcomes Experience of supporting / mentoring less experienced staff Experience of managing/supporting Speech and Language Therapy assistants Right to Work Essential Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable) Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent Health Care Professions Council registration. RCSLT Licence to Practice Desirable Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks Evidence of additional training / continuing professional development around specialist area 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 Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Woodview Child Development Centre Crow Wood Lane Widnes WA8 3LZ Employer's website http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)