Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Advanced Practitioner)
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to coordinate the community clinic caseloads across the South of the county. The post is a fixed term maternity cover post based in the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team in the South Staffordshire area. The post holder will manage a community clinic caseload and provide second opinions for to colleagues across South Staffordshire. The successful applicant will carry out leadership duties within the team, attend tribunals if required, and support junior colleagues with second opinions, supervision and appraisals. They will also attend Early Years Forum meetings throughout the year.
The post holder will be required to work closely with fellow coordinators within the South team to support staff and manage caseloads effectively. The post holder will hold a caseload that predominantly covers clinics, nurseries and schools in Cannock, and will operate from the main base in Rugeley. There may be some travel required to attend team meetings and supervision in other settings across the geographical area.
This post would be suitable for a current band 7 therapist, or an experienced band 6 therapist who is looking for the opportunity to develop leadership experience and to further develop clinical skills working with children and young people with severe communication disorders within community clinic and mainstream settings.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to attached documents for full details of responsibilities and job description.
Main duties:
- to undertake assessment and plan intervention for children within community clinic settings with a range of communication difficulties
- to support junior colleagues through supervision, joint sessions, and second opinions
- to contribute to team development by leading projects, conducting appraisals, and training external providers and partners.
- to provide clinical caseload summaries to the Team Leader when required for a designated area
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached documents for full details of responsibilities and job description.
Key duties:
- leading on coordination of clinical caseloads for West area of the team
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Assess, diagnose and manage children who present with speech, language and communication difficulties that impact on their ability to communicate effectively.
- To regularly supervise and mentor identified team members including newly qualified staff to ensure that care/intervention is delivered by staff who have the relevant, skills and competences
- leading on a range of service development projects
- supporting with service training and development of others
- Provide second opinions and support on a consultative basis to other Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in the identified clinical areas
- attending and contributing to local Senior SLT Development meetings, and monitoring and coordinating clinical caseloads across Cannock and Lichfield alongside the Team Leader, Office Manager and Business Support Officer.
- Provide written advice to contribute to the assessment and review process undertaken by the Local Authority for children who have or may have special educational needs (EHCP)
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent. oRegistration with HCPC. oModules at Masters Level or equivalent post graduate clinical courses within area of clinical expertise. oWillingness to undertake a Mentorship/clinical education qualification/training as required.
Desirable
- willing to undertake further training
Training
Essential
- oPost graduate courses in children's speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). oAttendance at relevant clinical excellence networks. oUp to date field work / pre-registration student training.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience in the clinical specialism including assessment and management of children's SLCN. oAbility to manage time and caseload effectively. oSupporting children, young people, families and carers in dealing with the impact of communication impairment. oWorking in a multidisciplinary team. oExperience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations. oExperience of leading clinical audit in specialism. oPresentation skills. oExperience of supporting students on placement oExperience of effective leadership within a team oExperience of supporting others effectively with caseload management
Desirable
- Evidence of project work. Significant experience of supporting children, young families and carers in promoting health and wellbeing. Significant experience of managing and implementing change.
Knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence of expert/advanced knowledge relevant to the post. oUnderstanding the Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children. oKnowledge of relevant Frameworks and NICE guidance. oUnderstanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Anglesey House
Wheelhouse Road, Rugeley, WS15 1UL
Rugeley
WS15 1UL
United Kingdom
