Specialist Speech Language Therapist Comp Needs and Dysphagia

£52809

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 5 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Full Job Description

Work within the designated pathways to support Speech and Language Therapists working across and all other integrated pathways.
Provide specialist SLT assessment, advice and interventions to children, young people and their families and to hold a caseload of children with complex needs to include AAC
Provide case management of an identified caseload of children and young people with highly complex long-term conditions and complex needs by utilising and promoting evidence-based care.
To act as a Clinical Lead across the Torbay, South and West Devon , to lead, plan, co-ordinate and provide a highly specialist speech and language therapy service for paediatric AAC to include assessment, diagnosis, advice, treatment and staff training.
To provide clinical supervision and line management to other Speech and Language Therapists under the leadership of the postholder.
To work alongside colleagues in special schools, specialist community settings, mainstream schools and other community settings offering joint visits and second opinions in the field of paediatric AAC and or early years complex needs
To plan, implement and evaluate highly specialist training courses for speech and language therapists, other professionals from Health, Social Services and Education, including teachers.
The management and organisation of a specific, personal highly specialist caseload, including complex cases, independently as a fully autonomous practitioner.

We are recruiting an experienced B7 Speech and Language Therapist with specialist paediatric dysphagia skills to join the Children and Family Health Devon Speech and Language Therapy team at an exciting time where innovative practice and cross discipline pathways are being developed and rolled out. The Speech and Language Therapy Service forms part of a wider children and young people's service., Specialist skills in paediatric dysphagia ( under 1's experience preferred)
Evidence of relevant CPD maintained in a portfolio including experience and evidence of working with CYP with complex and profound learning needs and/or postgraduate qualification
In depth knowledge of current good practice and recent national research in relation to speech and language therapy
In depth knowledge of child development and an extensive knowledge of children with complex needs
Secure knowledge of AAC devices, software and apps to include low, mid and high tech resources.
Experience in delivering a range of AAC focussed services across settings
Specialist knowledge and understanding around SEND

Why work with us- Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
A comprehensive induction
Regular clinical supervision, one to one and peer groups
Access to a variety of CPD sessions on specific clinical areas
Clinical and caseload discussions with senior colleagues.
Coaching, mentoring and access to external courses
Attendance at regional and national CEN meetings