Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 03 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £28,407.00 to £42,618.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407.00 - £42618.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 May 2024 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP3 8LX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9179-24-0370 |
Summary
Please see the full job description for more information Clinical: To provide a specialist level of expertise in the assessment and management of children and young people presenting with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties. To determine differential diagnosis, level of need and treatment options, taking account of case history information, and using informal and formal assessment methods. To communicate assessment outcomes verbally and in written reports to referrers, clients, parents and carers, education staff, health colleagues and other professionals. Communication should be completed in a timely manner taking into account confidentiality and the complex, sensitive nature of the information conveyed and the needs of the recipients. To formulate and implement the most appropriate therapeutic interventions to improve the speech, language and communication profile of service users following departmental criteria, clinical guidance and evidence-based practice. To upskill, engage and motivate the therapy partner (parent, carer, or teaching staff) and in some cases the young person themselves to carry out therapeutic activities in between sessions, to ensure best outcomes. To use therapy outcome measures according to departmental guidance to evaluate therapeutic progress and to assist with clinical decision making. To discharge children or young people in a timely manner when they have met the departmental criteria. To use interpreters and translation services to facilitate access to the service for those using English as an additional language. To assess and advise on the provision of alternative augmentative communication systems (AAC) adhering to departmental protocols, requesting the involvement of external agencies where required. To support and promote the use of AAC where appropriate for the child or young person. To actively seek second opinions from senior colleagues in all aspects of clinical management.