Advanced Speech and Language Therapist

Job Summary

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to coordinate the community clinic caseloads within the South of the county. The post is a fixed term post based in the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team in South Staffordshire. The post holder will manage a community clinic caseload or special schools clinical responsibility and provide second opinions for colleagues. The successful applicant will carry out leadership duties within the team, attend tribunals if required, and support junior colleagues with supervision and appraisals.

The post holder will be required to work closely with fellow coordinators to support staff and manage caseloads effectively. The post holder will hold a caseload that predominantly covers clinics, nurseries and schools in Lichfield or Burntwood and will operate from the main base in Rugeley. There may be some travel required to attend team meetings and supervision in other settings across the geographical area.

This post would be suitable for a current band 7 therapist, or an experienced band 6 therapist who is looking for the opportunity to develop leadership experience and to further develop clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

1

To co-ordinate and develop the service to children with speech, language and communication needs.

2

Lead and provide advice to Health commissioners when Speech and Language Therapy needs are discussed.

3

Contribute to the planning and service development meetings for children as requested.

4

Carry out appraisals for identified Speech and Language Therapy Service staff.

5

To regularly supervise and mentor team members including newly qualified staff. To support new staff with induction processes.

6

Assess, diagnose and manage children who present with speech, language and communication difficulties.

7

Provide highly specialist clinical support and training to service users to help them identify children who are at risk of having speech, language and communication delays/disorders.

8

Provide written programmes to support therapy as required.

9

Provide written advice to contribute to the assessment and review process undertaken by the Local Authority for children who have special educational needs (EHCP)

10

Contribute to the development of Individual Education Plans for specific children.

11

To attend mediation meetings and tribunals when requested by the Team Leader.

Job responsibilities

This is a 25.5 hour fixed term contract for 12 months cover, with 0.71 permanent part-time hours incorporated.

This is an Advanced Practitioner position requiring the post holder to hold leadership responsibilities across the service, as part of the Senior Paediatric Group.

This highly specialised clinician will coordinate, innovate, advise and further develop the service to children and their families across Staffordshire. This will include working in health promotion projects within the team, to support service users and external partners.

The post holder will work strategically with the other Speech and Language Therapy team across the region.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that staff who deliver a service to children and young people are supported to develop their own clinical skills and understand and adhere to the service model that has been agreed.

There is a requirement for flexible working and a willingness to take on different responsibilities according to the needs of the service, including research in the identified clinical/service area and the provision of training within the Speech and Language Team and to other service providers when required.

The post comprises both clinical and leadership work. Clinical work may be in Cannock, Lichfield or Barton.

About The Employer

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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