Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Youth Justice

Job Summary An experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated speech and language therapist is required to provide a specialist service to children supported by the Luton Youth Justice partnership and partner agencies. Based within Bedfordshire Speech and Language Therapy service but working in partnership with the YJT, you will provide assessment, diagnosis and support for a wide range of communication difficulties within this client group. You will support staff within the YJT to develop their communication skills with this client group, raising awareness of SLCN and develop strategies for supporting the range of communication difficulties presented by young people on this caseload. The successful candidate will also have a role in contributing to the development of services in this area, in conjunction with YOS staff. We offer excellent training opportunities within the service and are committed to clinical supervision and continued professional development. We encourage the development of skills and interests to meet the needs of the service and staff. Salary will be based on experience. Main Duties of the Job Be responsible for the overall delivery of SLT interventions by this part of the service. Ensure that the service to young people known to the YPS is effective and co-ordinated through the implementation of evidence-based practice, clinical governance programmes and monitoring and evaluation. Ensure effective partnership working across agencies for this part of the service. Use highly specialist clinical skills to manage a specialist caseload of children with a range of communication difficulties. To identify caseload, assess and diagnose communication impairments and select appropriate management for effective treatment. Take a clinical lead role in service development in this area, including identifying the types of communication disorders found in the young people in contact with the YPS. Have a specialist advisory role for the Trust in this specialty area. To undertake training of YPS staff and partner agencies where identified and required. Raise awareness within the YPS of the types of communication difficulties faced by the young people and to offer strategies to facilitate their communication. In conjunction with YPS management team, develop and implement policies relating to SLT and YPS developments. Facilitate access to mainstream services as appropriate. About Us Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives. If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Speech and Language Therapy HCPC registration Relevant CPD evidence Desirable Counseling qualification Postgraduate training in relevant field Experience Essential Knowledge and experience of working with a broad range of clinical disorders Experience in inter-agency working Experience in developing and delivering training to other disciplines, carers and service users Knowledge of broad range of SLT clinical assessment tools relevant to adolescents/young people who offend Desirable Evidence of high level of specialist knowledge/skills as a result of experience/CPD Experience of working with adolescents Understanding of the Criminal Justice System and knowledge of relevant legislation and policy Skills Essential Evidence of Team working Knowledge of clinical governance Sound knowledge of the safeguarding responsibilities for the role Excellent written and verbal communication skills Desirable Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to working with young offenders 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. Employer Details Employer Name:

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust Address: Liverpool Road Health Centre 9 Mersey Place Luton LU1 1HH

#J-18808-Ljbffr