Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Paediatric Autism
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £55,690.00 i £62,682.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Warwick, CV34 4RT |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9203-25-0467 |
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As Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in the field of Paediatric Autism, this post has overall responsibility for co-ordinating / overseeing and providing the Autism service for preschool and primary age autistic children. Main roles: To line manage the therapists working in this specialism Jointly with the Head of Service to play a key role in developing the strategy for Paediatric Autism for the department. To provide supervision to therapists working in the area of Paediatric Autism To manage a caseload of children with highly complex Autism needs. To carry out assessment and differential diagnosis of childrens difficulties (working closely with both the family and the setting) To regularly provide specialist training packages to parents, carers, professionals and colleagues, both formally and informally, to extend others skills and knowledge in the field. Timely and appropriate onward referral of children who have additional difficulties or needs (e.g. dysphagia, general learning difficulties), ensuring a co-ordinated approach CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES To plan, organise and provide highly specialist SLT services for autistic children; To exercise full responsibility and autonomy for a highly complex caseload of children with Paediatric Autism. To prioritise own caseload and manage own workload efficiently and effectively. To work effectively as a member of a multi-agency team, to contribute specialist assessment and advice regarding the Autism needs of children with highly complex developmental and health needs as part of their differential diagnosis. To use specialist knowledge to assess and analyse information gathered using a range of observational, informal and formal assessments, in order to build a diagnosis on which to base individualised treatment plans. To use specialist knowledge and training to independently manage children with Autistic needs, including those with additional complex needs / medical conditions e.g. cleft lip and palate, cerebral palsy, degenerative and genetic conditions, prematurity, etc. To negotiate with others e.g. parents / carers, Consultants, etc., around case management in complex cases. To provide expert advice and assessment of Autism in preschool and primary aged children in their homes, nurseries, mainstream and special schools. To provide individual management plans and programmes based on specialist assessment and ensure those carrying out those plans fully understand how and why they have been recommended to do so. To write reports reflecting expert knowledge in a clear and concise manner to enable others to make informed decisions. To formulate clear care plans based on best practice. To evaluate outcomes of therapy. To communicate in a highly skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning assessment findings and provision of care for clients. To assist parents / carers to understand and accept the long-term impact and implications of a diagnosis of autism To recognise and manage emotional needs of client / carer when imparting potentially distressing information. To employ excellent communication, negotiation and counselling skills in order to facilitate client and carers engagement in the therapeutic process. To liaise with other professions and teams both locally and outside of the Trust (e.g. MDTs within Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) to receive and act on their recommendations and also provide expert consultation and advice based on own specialist assessment and observation. To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and generate solutions. To attend formal review meetings in educational and health settings. To contribute to Statement of Special Educational Needs according to Department Policy. To organise and facilitate multi-disciplinary case reviews, as appropriate. To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that therapy/treatment/care does not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional, to the client or to any persons visiting/working in trust premises Additional Highly Specialist Responsibilities To assist other SLTs in carrying out case management in a variety of settings in a consultative and / or supervisory capacity. To provide and receive peer supervision with other Highly Specialist Paediatric Autism SLTs To provide clinical placements and supervision for SLTs both within and outside South Warwickshire To provide supervision and support for less experienced SLTs in the area of Paediatric Autism, to ensure safe and effective practice. To participate in recruitment, both internally and externally, as an external assessor of therapists for Paediatric Autism Posts. To take responsibility of the role of Expert SLT, as a member of the Regional Register of Expert SLTs. This involves providing second opinions on highly complex cases where there may be disagreement between families and other professionals on the nature / severity of the disorder.