Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area: speech and language therapy Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref: 166-FC-6705854 Site: Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town: Chesterfield Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 10/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech & Language Therapist to work within a Learning Disability CAMHS team across North Derbyshire. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works to reduce mental health difficulties in young people with moderate and severe learning disabilities. Communication assessments and formulations will help to form overall planning and mental health support for young people referred to the service. Main duties of the job
You will be an active member of LD CAMHS providing specialist communication services to children, adolescents, and families who have a child with a learning disability in North Derbyshire. Your role will include: Providing specialist mental health assessments, formulations and interventions for children and young people with complex needs. Contributing to case discussions and a team approach to formulation. Being a client-centred and goal-focused member of an MDT. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work within the LD CAMHS team across North Derbyshire: Contribute to communication assessments, formulations and interventions for young people with learning disabilities as part of LD CAMHS. Be a member of a multi-disciplinary service and contribute to team and service developments. Offer training, consultations and expert clinical advice about communication and language disorders to mental health practitioners. Person specification
Qualifications and training
Recognised vocational degree in speech and language therapy. HCPC Registration. Post-qualification training: relevant courses. Further training in clinically relevant area. Experience
Evidence of work with children with a learning disability and/or Autism. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of devising and delivering training. Skills and Knowledge
Specific assessment and treatment approaches for children with learning disabilities and/or Autism. Knowledge of statutory special needs policies and procedures. Experience of using S1 electronic patient records. Personal attributes
Evidence of reflective practice. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Flexible Working If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19. UK Points-based immigration system Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome. If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team. This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills.
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NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area: speech and language therapy Grade: NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract: Permanent Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref: 166-FC-6705854 Site: Chesterfield Royal Hospital Town: Chesterfield Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 10/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech & Language Therapist to work within a Learning Disability CAMHS team across North Derbyshire. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team that works to reduce mental health difficulties in young people with moderate and severe learning disabilities. Communication assessments and formulations will help to form overall planning and mental health support for young people referred to the service. Main duties of the job
You will be an active member of LD CAMHS providing specialist communication services to children, adolescents, and families who have a child with a learning disability in North Derbyshire. Your role will include: Providing specialist mental health assessments, formulations and interventions for children and young people with complex needs. Contributing to case discussions and a team approach to formulation. Being a client-centred and goal-focused member of an MDT. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To work within the LD CAMHS team across North Derbyshire: Contribute to communication assessments, formulations and interventions for young people with learning disabilities as part of LD CAMHS. Be a member of a multi-disciplinary service and contribute to team and service developments. Offer training, consultations and expert clinical advice about communication and language disorders to mental health practitioners. Person specification
Qualifications and training
Recognised vocational degree in speech and language therapy. HCPC Registration. Post-qualification training: relevant courses. Further training in clinically relevant area. Experience
Evidence of work with children with a learning disability and/or Autism. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Experience of devising and delivering training. Skills and Knowledge
Specific assessment and treatment approaches for children with learning disabilities and/or Autism. Knowledge of statutory special needs policies and procedures. Experience of using S1 electronic patient records. Personal attributes
Evidence of reflective practice. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Flexible Working If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19. UK Points-based immigration system Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome. If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team. This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills.
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