About this role
Job summary
Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.
Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustDevon Partnership NHS TrustRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustNorthern Devon Healthcare NHS TrustLivewell South West
Key voluntary sector organisations:
Young DevonVranch HouseKooth
Academic partners:
University of ExeterUniversity of PlymouthMarjon University
Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload of children and young people with complex Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), which may include speech, language, communication and/or eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties, using evidenced based practice, assess, plan, formulate, implement, evaluate interventions in a variety of settings (individually and/or in groups and as part of a multidisciplinary team). Working within a CFHD pathway of care, provide clinical support and supervision to the less experienced SLTs in the team and across the designated pathways of care these can include but are not limited to; Speech, Language and Communication Pathway, Managing Neurodiversity Pathway, Community Childrens Nursing, Physical and Sensory pathway and Vulnerable Childrens PathwayWork with Clinical Team Manager to co-ordinate clinic and day to day caseload management andthe provision of student placements.Co-ordinate the team audit/monitoring of outcomes for interventions and report to locality leadUsing a strengths-based approach; ensure clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based interventions, goal-based, collaborative practice and routine outcome measuresPromote/support participation of service users across the serviceParticipate in clinical audits and clinical researchAttend relevant training/development in order to maintain/develop skills and knowledge required of a specialist therapist working in the field of children, maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Full Registration with Health Professions Council Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
Desirable
Evidence of successful completion of specialist post graduate short courses relating to paediatric communication disorders including Learning Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Specific Skills Essential
Competence in use of alternative and augmentative communication systems Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills Well-developed concentration skills Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal, ability to plan workshops and teaching sessions appropriately for a variety of personnel or groups Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills to work with complex difficulties. Ability to work closely with clients, families and carers agreeing decision making relevant to the childs management To work within infection control and health and safety guidelines in order to deal appropriately with exposure to infectious conditions including MRSA, lice, fleas, halitosis, sputum, body fluids, encountered on a regular basis To employ appropriate strategies to manage verbal aggression from patients and carers Sitting or standing for long periods of time Frequent sitting in a constrained position when working with patients Demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients / clients Demonstrate skills in handling patients with disabilities To have due regard for own personal safety and that of patients / carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations, restraining policies and ensure the safe positioning of self and others Occasional distressing situations, imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the communication difficulties and implications of the same Proven ability to employ counselling skills for/to families and carers who have highly complex needs and are under stress Demonstrable ability to maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients and their families particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of their difficulties and the implications for the future Managing children with challenging behaviours including the application of appropriate management strategies Ability to work in emotionally hostile environments and handle conflict effectively Frequent intense concentration required during observation, assessment of clients and during treatment prolonged periods. In particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs, including cultural and linguistic differences To be able to collate and analyse information from a variety of sources To be flexible to the demands of the environment, including unpredictable work patterns, varying caseloads, deadlines and frequent interruptions
Experience Essential
Highly developed specialist knowledge (acquired through attending specialist short courses) to enable post holder to work autonomously Highly developed specialist knowledge of independent management of complex and highly specialised caseload and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits In depth knowledge of children with special needs and associated conditions underpinned by current evidence-based practice Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment and therapeutic tools relevant to working with children and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits Ability to make a differential diagnosis, choose appropriate treatments from a range of options and provide specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes by use of evidence-based practice Ability to use specialist experience to inform sound clinical judgements/ decision making for case management Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level Proven relevant experience post qualification in managing a complex varied caseload and in working autonomously in the community
Desirable
Competence in delivering language development training to both professional and untrained staff in the community Experience supervising speech and language therapy programme implementation by early years and mainstream school staff Experience in team leading and organising a local service/clinic Experience of supervising less experienced Speech and Language Therapists Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams. Experience working in early years, school age and specialist settings.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)