- To manage a caseload of complex children within special schools and specialist resources.
- To undertake specialist clinical assessment and treatment of children and young people (CYP) who have complex communication needs and/or support other clinicians to do this.
- To contribute to the development of service provision within their area of specialism alongside the CYPF operational team leads and professional leads. This includes ensuring best practice across the area of speciality and the service within CYPF.
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites Job description
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist, registered with HCPC
- Experience of working within the Special School environment
- Experience line managing / supporting junior members of staff
- Diploma / Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Member of a clinical interest group
- Masters degree in relevant area OR evidence of relevant experience within area of specialism, together with relevant short courses and/or post graduate training within a relevant field
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent relevant post graduate courses
- Evidence of experience in the field of specialism to a level of in depth knowledge and expertise
- Comprehensive range of supervisory experience
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
- Work in special school and / or physical disability resource settings
- Experience with AAC assessment / management
- Experience with dysphagia assessment / management
- High level of clinical knowledge and skill appropriate area of specialism
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Ability to provide leadership to other team members
- Efficient, effective and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
- Awareness of the commissioning and provider landscape within children's services
- Basic computer literacy
- Effective people management skills
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
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CYPIT Speech and Language Therapy Advanced Therapist - Reading, United Kingdom - Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Are you a Speech & Language Therapist with experience in school age complex needs? Are you looking for a role that offers flexible working to coincide with your home life and also pays HCAS?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced SaLT to join our amazing special school integrated therapy team.
As a Band 7 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist within special schools, you will be responsible for the planning and management of your own complex caseload and service delivery using an impact-based model of clinical decision making. You will also actively contribute to service development and provide supervision and support to speech and language therapists in special schools, specialist resources and mainstream schools.
This role is part time ( hours per week) - flexible working options, such as term time only or annualised hours will be considered. You will based at Erlegh House (University of Reading) and will have protected clinical time in one special school (to be determined following interview). This role will also include travelling to other schools and specialist resources in Berkshire West to support clinicians with complex cases where appropriate. During the holidays; some time is protected to complete clinics for children without EHCPs.
Main duties of the job
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
Job responsibilities
The3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Emma Marsh () wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Interviews will be held on 22nd May 2024
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Continuous Professional Development
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