Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Fixed Term

Job Summary

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist on a full-time, 12month fixed term contract.

The successful candidate will join the assessment and diagnostic multi-disciplinary team for children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with complex difficulties that may indicate an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This role is based in the Specialist Assessment Service, within a multi-disciplinary team, including Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. The role may include gathering information from families and professionals, supporting clinicians with assessments and contributing to the holistic assessment of a child's needs to consider a possible diagnosis of autism. You will also be encouraged to develop and use your skills, knowledge and interests in this clinical field and to contribute to service and staff development.

The team are all based within one centre creating a cohesive and highly supportive multi-disciplinary environment with established leadership and administrative colleagues but may also include some work taking place in local schools or nurseries.

For further information please contact Lauren Sholl, Clinical Team Lead on 0121 722 8010.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

• To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality specialist service to children and their families aged between 0-18 years presenting with Neuro-developmental disorders including the possibility of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
• To contribute to the assessment and diagnosis of children accepted by the service.
• To contribute to formulate and provide a diagnosis where appropriate with support from the MDT.
• To identify strengths and difficulties of children
• To effectively communicate with children, young people, parents/carers and all relevant individuals, departments and agencies to support the assessment process.
• To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of professional practice.
• To utilise skills for audit, policy and service development and research.
• To support the clinical lead in the planning, development and evaluation of the
  
  

service.

• To demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
• To demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, maintaining effective communication structures and being able to express professional opinion and negotiate priorities with patients and with external agencies
• To work as an autonomous practitioner with the ability to prioritise and organise own workload
• An ability to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action
  
  

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competencies
• Current registration with Health Professions Council
• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  
  

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership training.
• Attendance at Clinical Educators Course.
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical areas
• Competence in advanced dysphagia and communication assessment and management
• Well-established knowledge of assessment tools and a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of teaching SLT students
• Experience of mentoring/ training junior staff
• Experience of involvement in Clinical Governance/ Audit programme
• Awareness of national drivers, policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and their implications for SLT
• Awareness of current research relevant to the client group
• Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
  
  

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.

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.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Lauren Sholl

lauren.sholl@uhb.nhs.uk

01217228010

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39959.00 to £48117.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9019354

Job locations

Chelmsley Wood Primary Care Centre

6 Crabtree Dr, Fordbridge

Birmingham

West Midlands

B37 5BU

Attachments

Job Description

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