Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 passionate about working in the field of AAC. We are growing our team of East Sussex therapists who work in special schools and with pre-school children in the community. Flexible working, part-time hours and job share will be considered. We are an integrated therapies team providing SLT, OT and PT services, working in collaboration with colleagues such as Paediatricians, Teachers and Dieticians. This full-time vacancy is within East Sussex, but we can be flexible with the clinical base. This role encompasses both leadership and clinical work in the complex needs team. You will be part of an innovative, cohesive and enthusiastic team of therapists working in the community and local special schools with children aged 0-19 years and their families. This is an opportunity for therapists either with direct experience of working with children using AAC and knowledge of current assessment for these, or someone who would like to develop these skills. There is also an opportunity to develop dysphagia skills. We have a strong commitment to training and development with robust supervision and shadowing opportunities across the service. Contact Kathryn Burbidge, Operations Manager on [contact hidden] or [contact hidden] for an informal conversation.

Main Duties

• Carry out high quality assessments for children and young people who have complex needs.
• Effectively communicate with children and their families as well as internal and external staff.
• Produce high quality detailed reports in a timely manner.
• Lead on clinical care pathways in this specialist clinical area.
• Report to and advising on the development requirements to the Professional Lead, Team Leads, Clinical Managers and the Head of Service.
• Participate in your own reflective practice and on-going learning in the field of AAC.
• Ensure that staff in AAC have regular access to effective supervision, training and support.
• Hold responsibility for delegated line management and supervision of staff.
• Work alongside the MDT in the local special schools.
• Car owner/driver essential (subject to DDA).

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Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care. We value diversity and inclusion. Flexible working friendly organisation.

Person Specification

Behaviours

• Commitment to quality of care, values diversity, works collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Recognised Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.
• Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice.
• Registered Member of professional body.
• Desirable: Evidence of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent, Dysphagia qualification.

Experience

• Significant paediatric experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development in clinical specialism.
• Experience of providing line supervision and/or clinical supervision.
• Experience of innovative working and supporting change.
• Experience of partnership working.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of local and national policies.
• Understanding of governance issues.
• Current knowledge of child/adult safeguarding.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and lead staff.
• Ability to prioritise and balance workload.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to negotiate and influence.

Personal Attributes

• Innovative, flexible, self-motivated, assertive.
• Ability to travel across East Sussex.

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Employer Details

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Address: Chaucer Clinic, Polegate, BN26 6QH
Employer's website: https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/