Job summary Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a new role? Do you enjoy working in a flexible way and thinking outside of the box? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of young people with language and communication needs? If so, this role may be for you We are looking for a forward-thinking, dynamic and innovative speech and language therapist to provide input to young people with speech, language and communication needs who are accessing the Youth Justice Service (YJS) in Bolton. This role will also be considered as a Band 6/7 progression for the right candidate, which will involve working through role specific competenciesto develop your knowledge and skills. Main duties of the job Working within the YJS as a highly specialist SaLT, you will be required to assess young people who have been identified as possibly having SLCN, to determine their needs and identify if there are any adjustments needed to support their understanding or communication needs. Intervention may be provided to young people where appropriate, and it is important that the applicant is able to think flexibly about their approach to encourage the young people to engage in intervention to support their SLCN. Traditional assessment methods may not always be appropriate and it will be essential for the applicant to be able to use a range of formal and informal assessments with the young people to enable them to gain an understanding of their SLCN. It will also be important for the applicant to have an understanding of other commonly associated conditions and be able to apply approaches based on neurodiversity or attachment needs. About us Bolton SaLT service is a great place to work. We are a large, diverse service covering the population of Bolton and have a well-structured approach to meeting the needs of our children, young people and families. In Bolton we like to think about the future and how improvements can be made to better the experience for our service users and stakeholders. If you feel you would be a good fit for our team in this role, get in touch for an informal chat. Date posted 31 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience Band 6/7 progression will be considered Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 241-973FC-24 Job locations Breightmet Health Centre Breightmet Fold Lane Bolton BL2 6NT Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for: Providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention for young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) who are accessing the Youth Justice Services (YJS). Supporting discussions related to young people and the impact of their SLCN. Working as an autonomous practitioner within the service, being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work. Managing a complex caseload, using evidence-based, client-centred principles, to provide highly specialised assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation and co-ordination of therapy intervention, for complex communication needs in the most appropriate setting. Planning and initiating your own continued professional development through researching best practice, networking with colleagues and seeking training opportunities. Training, supervision and appraisal for named staff, and to be responsible for training and performance management of allocated speech and language therapy students. Providing highly specialist knowledge, skills, training and advice to children, young people and their families, and providing a source of expertise for staff, other professionals as part of the MDT and other agencies. Identifying, initiating and implementing service developments. Contributing to the running and development of the Speech and Language service through audit, development of policies, procedures and guidelines using evidence-based practise. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for: Providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment and intervention for young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) who are accessing the Youth Justice Services (YJS). Supporting discussions related to young people and the impact of their SLCN. Working as an autonomous practitioner within the service, being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work. Managing a complex caseload, using evidence-based, client-centred principles, to provide highly specialised assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation and co-ordination of therapy intervention, for complex communication needs in the most appropriate setting. Planning and initiating your own continued professional development through researching best practice, networking with colleagues and seeking training opportunities. Training, supervision and appraisal for named staff, and to be responsible for training and performance management of allocated speech and language therapy students. Providing highly specialist knowledge, skills, training and advice to children, young people and their families, and providing a source of expertise for staff, other professionals as part of the MDT and other agencies. Identifying, initiating and implementing service developments. Contributing to the running and development of the Speech and Language service through audit, development of policies, procedures and guidelines using evidence-based practise. Person Specification Experience/knowledge Essential Proven clinical experience as a Band 6 or 7 in relevant clinical area Substantial postgraduate experience Training/supervision of junior staff/students Desirable Worked as YJS SaLT previously Knowledge of court practices and Youth Justice Board policies Knowledge of service models within the Youth Justice sector CPD Essential Evidence of interest in CPD in this clinical area Qualifications/registrations Essential HCPC registration BSc/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy Desirable RCSLT registration ADOS trained Member of appropriate specialist interest group Person Specification Experience/knowledge Essential Proven clinical experience as a Band 6 or 7 in relevant clinical area Substantial postgraduate experience Training/supervision of junior staff/students Desirable Worked as YJS SaLT previously Knowledge of court practices and Youth Justice Board policies Knowledge of service models within the Youth Justice sector CPD Essential Evidence of interest in CPD in this clinical area Qualifications/registrations Essential HCPC registration BSc/MSc in Speech and Language Therapy Desirable RCSLT registration ADOS trained Member of appropriate specialist interest group 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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Breightmet Health Centre Breightmet Fold Lane Bolton BL2 6NT Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)