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