Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5
North East of England
Salary: £30,529 - £36,071
Job Purpose : 
*To assess and provide therapy interventions for a caseload of service users or students with complex needs under the regular supervision of a clinical supervisor. Supervision initially to be weekly, moving to monthly as determined by supervising clinician.
*To develop an ability to work within an integrated way within a trans-disciplinary team to ensure that therapy targets are embedded within the curriculum.
*To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records.
*To work closely with families, carers and external agencies as required.
*To provide training and advice to families, carers, school/college staff and other professionals as required with support from more experienced SLT staff.
*To use Evidence Based Practice from professional literature and CPD to inform clinical decision making.
Main Duties
*To implement safe and effective speech and language therapy interventions in collaboration with students, families, carers, school/college staff and external agencies as required
*To contribute to the initial assessment and formulation of speech, language and communication needs under the direct supervision of a more experienced clinical supervisor
*To manage all aspects of a caseload of students and service users following a comprehensive speech and language therapy assessment
*To develop assessment skills and demonstrate the ability to contribute to trans- disciplinary discussion in order to determine ongoing needs and therapy planning
*To produce detailed, comprehensive reports
*To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures following departmental guidelines
*To develop skills in working with students with complex disabilities, including physical disabilities, challenging behaviour and ASC
*To develop an understanding of the management of dysphagia where required, working under close supervision from a dysphagia trained therapist, in preparation for undertaking further training if relevant.
*To develop skills in working with all forms of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) as needed and specific approaches such as phonological awareness, literacy development, social communication etc.
*To assist students with personal care where required. This may involve assisting in the bathroom, helping with eating and drinking or delivering gastrostomy feeds, medication etc. Training will be given.
*To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation and seeking support immediately from the clinical supervisor
Essential Criteria
Skills and Knowledge
*• Knowledge of current SLT interventions for young people with complex communication needs, ASD, physical difficulties, sensory needs and additional difficulties.
*• Excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
*• Excellent recording and reporting skills
*• Proven ability to plan effectively and differentiate to meet individual needs.
*• Well-developed organisational and self-management skills.
*• Excellent ICT skills
*• Ability to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
*• Able to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
*• Good group management skills Qualifications and Training
*• Qualified SLT status
*• HCPC Registered. Experience
*• Evidence of experience in relevant areas during training.
*• Experience of working with children and young people with complex needs and their families