Highly Specialist SaLT and Clinical Lead (Band 7) Education, Autism
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £50,245.12 to £54,781.71 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £50245.12 - £54781.71 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2024 |
| Location: | Wallington, SM6 0DZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | N0016-24-0012 |
Summary
JOB SUMMARY: To take the lead role in the overseeing and delivery of speech and language therapy support for pupils within own clinical area of specialism. To contribute to multi-agency meetings and Annual Reviews, including tribunals as and when required To provide clinical supervision as required To lead on service development in own area of specialism and support the team to transition and develop a tiered Universal, Targeted and Specialist model of therapies delivery in the local area. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: Duties to include: Developing strong working relationships with Head Teachers and SENDCos and staff in assigned educational establishments. Deal with any problems which may arise in order to maintain good working relationships. Coordinate the speech and language therapy team provision within the assigned establishment/s including arranging appropriate therapy packages, deciding length of input and discharge arrangements. To lead on training of teachers and Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to enable them to deliver carry-over work, embed therapy and to raise the profile of speech and language therapy needs in the context of wider training when appropriate. Maintain effective and proactive working with partner agencies to enable transition and support for specific pupils. To support supervisees to transition and develop a tiered Universal, Targeted and Specialist model of therapies delivery in the local area. Work with stakeholders and the team to achieve national and local targets/ outcomes. Take responsibility for the embedding of legislative change and key developments relating to improved outcomes for pupils with SLCN. Participate in the evaluation of the effectiveness of intervention and models of service delivery, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant clinical practice and research within the area of specialism and making recommendations on procedural improvements to enhance team performance. To be accountable for the achieving of clearly specified and measurable progress for pupils within these establishments and to provide outcome data. Work with Cognus Occupational Therapists to provide a joint working approach. To provide clinical supervision to students and other staff working in own specialist area in line with Cognus Therapies supervision policy. To complete clinical audits to review and monitor quality of practice of supervisees. Contribute to multi-agency meetings and Annual Reviews, including tribunals as and when required. Participate in department in-service training. To pursue an active programme of continuing professional development including feedback on any courses or conferences attended To meet regularly with clinical and managerial supervisor for CPD, performance management and clinical and service development. Maintain own case load to include: Maintain full, accurate and timely records including case notes and reports, and ensure that these are delivered within agreed service standards. Preparation and delivery of individual therapy programmes based on initial assessment and current evidence-based practice Evaluation and recording of pupil progress and maintaining of records to the requirements of Cognus Limited To facilitate appropriate management of caseload including negotiating appropriate therapy packages, length of input and discharge arrangements. The post holder may also be required to work flexibly in local schools and colleges across the 4 to 25 age range, delivering complex service activities and managing caseloads to ensure intended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards.