An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work within the new CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service for Durham and Darlington.
The post holder should be motivated by the opportunity to work with the multidisciplinary team to develop new ways of working and enhance service provision. The Assessment Service is part of a wider Neurodevelopmental Pathway which is a partnership between CAMHS, Local Authority and Education.
The post holder will attend multi-professional panels to discuss referrals into the pathway and identify needs of the young person/family. They will provide SLT assessments in relation to Neurodevelopmental Disorders as well as take part in other standardised assessments for Autism and/or ADHD.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out clinical work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist assessment to children and young people between 0-18 years.
About us
The post holder will have access to regular line management supervision with senior colleagues, clinical supervision with the Clinical Lead SLT for CAMHS in Durham and Darlington, and will be expected to attend regular SLT staff meetings, peer supervisions and evidence-based practice events.
The SLT service is committed to continued personal and professional development via annual appraisals and the development of individual job plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registered Post-graduate training in specialist areas relevant to the role e.g. Intensive Interaction, Talking Mats, Dysphagia, Autism etc. (or willingness to achieve within agreed timescale) Clinical Supervisory Skills course Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (within an agreed timescale) Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Skills
Essential
Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation. Manual dexterity to enable competent hand signing Solve complex clinical problems Record keeping and report writing Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team Delegate tasks appropriately Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
Knowledge
Essential
National Guidance relating to neurodevelopmental assessment in children Health and Safety legislation and its application in practice Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Safeguarding and its application in practice Significant knowledge of the needs and difficulties of service in designated specialist area Significant knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area Research and development methodology Knowledge of the Trust's Quality Improvement System (or willingness to learn in agreed timescale)
Experience
Essential
Significant experience in Speech and Language Therapy including experience working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs Experience of supervising students on placement Experience of participation in quality improvement activities Experience using prioritisation systems. Day to day supervision of staff. Experience of participation in clinical governance activities Experience of developing and delivering training
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Sedgefield
TS21 3EE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post holder should be motivated by the opportunity to work with the multidisciplinary team to develop new ways of working and enhance service provision. The Assessment Service is part of a wider Neurodevelopmental Pathway which is a partnership between CAMHS, Local Authority and Education.
The post holder will attend multi-professional panels to discuss referrals into the pathway and identify needs of the young person/family. They will provide SLT assessments in relation to Neurodevelopmental Disorders as well as take part in other standardised assessments for Autism and/or ADHD.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to carry out clinical work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist assessment to children and young people between 0-18 years.
About us
The post holder will have access to regular line management supervision with senior colleagues, clinical supervision with the Clinical Lead SLT for CAMHS in Durham and Darlington, and will be expected to attend regular SLT staff meetings, peer supervisions and evidence-based practice events.
The SLT service is committed to continued personal and professional development via annual appraisals and the development of individual job plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registered Post-graduate training in specialist areas relevant to the role e.g. Intensive Interaction, Talking Mats, Dysphagia, Autism etc. (or willingness to achieve within agreed timescale) Clinical Supervisory Skills course Trust training in Appraisal and Recruitment (within an agreed timescale) Numeracy, Literacy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)
Desirable
Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Skills
Essential
Communicate complex and sensitive information in a manner appropriate to the individual and situation. Manual dexterity to enable competent hand signing Solve complex clinical problems Record keeping and report writing Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Manage own caseload and prioritise effectively Motivate and work positively and constructively with other members of the team Delegate tasks appropriately Apply latest research evidence and evaluative thinking in practice Provide effective teaching, training and clinical supervision Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings Breakaway techniques (within agreed timescale)
Knowledge
Essential
National Guidance relating to neurodevelopmental assessment in children Health and Safety legislation and its application in practice Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its application in practice Clinical Risk Assessment and Management and its application in practice. Clinical Governance and its application in practice Care Programme Approach and its application in practice Safeguarding and its application in practice Significant knowledge of the needs and difficulties of service in designated specialist area Significant knowledge of evidence based practice in designated specialist area Research and development methodology Knowledge of the Trust's Quality Improvement System (or willingness to learn in agreed timescale)
Experience
Essential
Significant experience in Speech and Language Therapy including experience working with service users in mental health or learning disabilities with complex needs Experience of supervising students on placement Experience of participation in quality improvement activities Experience using prioritisation systems. Day to day supervision of staff. Experience of participation in clinical governance activities Experience of developing and delivering training
Employer details
Employer name
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Sedgefield
TS21 3EE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
