Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £51,883.00 to £58,544.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £51883.00 - £58544.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Erith, DA8 3EE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9277-25-0735 |
Summary
To demonstrate highly specialist knowledge in clinical specialism of Learning Disabilities, MSI, AAC and Autism underpinned by current evidence-based practice. To manage complex and highly specialist caseload independently and plan the workload of others where required To make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases and to work within a multidisciplinary team for assessment and provision planning/implementation. To manage, lead and provide highly specialist supervision and PDR review to therapists working within the areas of clinical specialisms. To work in partnership with parents /carers and education staff, to support them to develop their knowledge, skills, and confidence with regard to developing independence and management of the childs/young persons communication skills. To adapt practice to meet the individual circumstances of child and family, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences. To meet with parents, child, and young people, taking and responding to feedback to develop care pathways and the quality of child and parent information alongside the Special School Coordinator. To participate in the development of local clinical guidelines informed by evidence for children and young people with Speech, Language, and communication needs (SLCN). To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a highly specialist therapist and maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration. To demonstrate knowledge of the school-age and school-specific curriculums to enable effective goal setting. To work collaboratively with relevant external partners such as colleagues in education, health, and social care. To demonstrate knowledge of, and adhere to RCSLT Professional, National and Local Clinical Guidelines with particular reference to SLCN, Learning Disabilities and Autism. To develop and deliver specialist training (formal and informal) to parents, young people, and professionals in specialist area. To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in specialist area. To provide second opinions/advice to non-specialists and other specialists within clinical field. To demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance and their application to professional practice. To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines, and frequent interruptions. To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with conditions related to client contact as they arise: for example exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions. To deputise for Special School Coordinator as required.