Specialist Speech & Language Therapist Autism Assessment Service Lead

Clinical To demonstrate the ability to work as an autonomous specialist practitioner in relation to the ASD clinic which will include interviewing parents, undertaking play-based assessments, completing school/nursery observations visits, recording observations, writing reports and making decisions about diagnosis. The ability to report, analyse and discuss information gained from the ASD assessment with other professionals in the multi disciplinary team and refer to appropriate services as required. To contribute to the triaging of ASD referrals. To demonstrate the ability to undertake specialist assessments of young people presenting with neurodevelopmental difficulties in accordance with Trust and national standards, policies and guidelines and appropriate professional codes of conduct. To recognise responsibility and act according to Trust and national guidelines in safeguarding children and adults. To respond to the needs of clients and their carers in an honest, non-judgemental and open manner, which respects the rights of individuals and groups. To participate in individual and group supervision with colleagues. To ensure that documentation is up to date, clear, concise, comprehensive and complies with Trust and national record keeping standards. To take responsibility to record own supervision in case notes or in supervision records in order to be able to reflect on the supervision process. To be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Research To be able to research, innovate, educate and demonstrate sound practice. To undertake appropriate research and provide research advice to other staff undertaking research. To undertake QI projects, audit and research as required. Financial and Physical Resources To ensure ADOS kits are well stocked and in good condition. To monitor and order ADOS kits and resources as needed. To ensure equipment is appropriately cleaned after use (individual responsibility). Communication To demonstrate the ability to listen and engage with children and young people with social and communication differences. To demonstrate a high degree of competence in communicating complex and sensitive information both verbally and in writing. The ability to speak in public and address formal and informal meetings with colleagues both internally and externally to the Trust as required. To demonstrate the ability to write analytical reports and present these to outside agencies. To demonstrate the ability to communicate therapeutically with families from a range of backgrounds. To effectively communicate acquired and existing knowledge in order to facilitate the client and carers understanding of complex issues in relation to their presenting current situation and future support. To participate in the PDR process according to Trust guidelines. To be able to communicate very sensitive, complex condition related information to children and their family providing reassurance. To ensure effective data collection processes and reporting systems are in place, and monitors the data collected. To communicate information regarding research findings and necessary changes in practice effectively at all levels within the organisation and its partners.

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