Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
This post is for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the multi-disciplinary team providing the Children and Young People's Gender Service. This post will include assessment, intervention, case management and networking with local services. This post is based at Bristol Children's Hospital and there is the requirement to provide clinics in other locations.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
To provide a highly specialist speech and language therapy service for children and young people referred to the CYP Gender Service. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team and have professional links with SALT in UHBW.
1. To provide highly specialist assessment of CYP's communication strengths and needs in their functional environments.
2. To differentially diagnose and identify co-existing speech, language and communication needs.
3. To provide recommendations and guidance for intervention.
4. To provide therapy to develop CYP's authentic communication style.
5. To champion the CYP's voice, keeping them central to the care they receive at the service.
6. To work collaboratively with locally-based Speech and Language Therapists.
7. To engage in governance activities including audit and outcome measures to ensure service quality.
8. To work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team for assessment, formulation and intervention.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels.
Date posted
30 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year or pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
387-WC-7239-NG
Job locations
Bristol Royal Hospital For Children, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Experience of working with children and young people (CYP) with social and communication difficulties.
* Knowledge and experience of working with CYP who may have co-existing mental health diagnoses like anxiety disorders.
* Knowledge and skills with Educational Health Care plans (EHCP) and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
* Experience in working with Neurodiverse Children and Young People.
* Highly developed experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
* Specialist knowledge of voice quality maintenance.
* Experience of working within community settings.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Ability to review and reflect on own skills and knowledge and to lead own CPD in conjunction with supervisors and peers.
* Ability to use a full range of diagnostic assessments, formal and informal, appropriate for this patient population.
* Demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of paediatric patients.
* Ability to recognise own professional boundaries and accept support/seek advice as appropriate.
* Knowledge of clinical governance and audit.
* Competent Information Technology skills, including use of MS Office tools.
* Ability to work independently and prioritise caseload.
* Responsibility for own decision making whilst working closely within an MDT.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Recognised degree in speech and language therapy.
* Registration with HCPC.
* Registered member of RCSLT.
* Evidence of significant post graduate CPD.
Desirable
* Active member of relevant clinical excellence networks (CENs).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Hospital For Children, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/
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