Specialist Speech Language Therapist Complex Needs
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
Part time B7 Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist specialising in working with young people who have complex needs.
We are recruiting an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with specialist skills to join Children and Family Health Devon at an exciting time where innovative practice and cross discipline pathways are being developed and rolled out with dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams. The advertised post will be based in the South Devon and Torbay locality and will contribute to leadership of Speech and Language therapy across the integrated pathway county wide.
The role will include speech and language assessment and intervention for children and young people with significant communication difficulties, often those with a complex medical history who usually access education via special school provision in the locality.
As a large community service, you will be joining a strong, enthusiastic and supportive group of professionals who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your inspiring colleagues. This provides a real sense of professional collaboration at work, that will be an asset to your daily work, your career development and your support network.
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is the place to be!
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- Work within the designated pathway to support Speech and Language Therapists working across and other integrated pathways.
- Provide specialist SLT assessment, advice and interventions to children, young people and their families and to hold a caseload of children with complex needs.
- Provide case management of an identified caseload of children and young people with highly complex long-term conditions and complex needs by utilising and promoting evidence-based care.
- Act as Clinical Specialist for complex needs across the Torbay, South and West Devon area , to lead, plan, co-ordinate and provide a highly specialist speech and language therapy service to include assessment, diagnosis, advice, treatment and staff training.
- To provide clinical supervision and line management to other Speech and Language Therapists under the leadership of the postholder.
- To work alongside colleagues in special schools, specialist community settings, mainstream schools and other community settings offering joint visits and second opinions in the field of early years complex needs
- To plan, implement and evaluate highly specialist training courses for speech and language therapists, other professionals from Health, Social Services and Education, including teachers.
- The management and organisation of a specific, personal highly specialist caseload, including complex cases, independently as a fully autonomous practitioner.
Working for our organisation
Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
All staff receive:
- A comprehensive induction
- Regular clinical supervision, one to one and peer groups
- Access to a variety of CPD sessions on specific clinical areas
- Clinical and caseload discussions with senior colleagues.
- Coaching, mentoring and access to external courses
- Attendance at regional and national CEN meetings
About us
What does Children and Family Health Devon offer families?
To find out about more about CFHD visit Children and Family Health (childrenandfamilyhealthdevon.nhs.uk) and www.vranchhouse.org
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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