About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Children's Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding Specialist Schools service in Gateshead. You will deliver assessment and therapy to school age children presenting with a range of speech, language and communication needs associated with SEND. Experience of working with Autistic children and using different AAC methods as part of intervention is essential. There will be opportunity to create and deliver training to parents and other professionals on SLC topics as required. Multidisciplinary working is essential to support our children and families so you will be required to work collaboratively with other health and education professionals.
You will work closely with the Specialist School Lead SLT to support the caseload and will also be responsible for supporting other B5 SLTs and SLTAs working into Schools. There may also be opportunity within the school year for the post holder to be involved in delivering interventions related to other clinical caseloads and pathways.
Qualification and experience in Paediatric Dysphagia would be desirable.
We are an extremely friendly and supportive team who are committed to reviewing and improving our clinical services in response to a changing evidence base to meet the needs of our children and families.
As the post is community based it may involve travelling to different school locations.A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work is essential.
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist service (including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of specialist SLT treatment) for children age 4-19yrs, attending Specialist School provision who have a range of speech, language and communication disorders/difficulties associated with Special Educational Needs and Disability
To contribute to Team working in the area of paediatric dysphagia (if appropriate training completed)
To work in collaboration with School staff and other Agencies/professionals involved with children in Specialist Schools
To develop and deliver training packages for different areas of speech, language and communication to promote workforce development within Specialist schools
To promote and develop neurodiversity affirming practice in supporting speech, language and communication needs within Specialist schools
To contribute to EHCP assessment and reviews
To regularly supervise the work of students and Speech and Language Therapy Assistants
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a specialist service (including assessment, diagnosis and implementation of specialist SLT treatment) for children age 4-19yrs, attending Specialist School provision who have a range of speech, language and communication disorders/difficulties associated with Special Educational Needs and Disability
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Pathology HCPC Registration Evidence of relevant post graduate training in SLCN interventions/theory related to children with SEND
Desirable
RCSLT Membership Post Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Dysphagia
Physical requirements Essential
Ability to move and handle equipment and clients Ability to travel unaccompanied to different locations
Experience Essential
Experience of working with children with the full range of SLC difficulties Experience of working with school age Autistic children Experience of using alternate methods of communication Experience of working within a school setting Experience of delivering a range of therapy interventions with a paediatric SLCN caseload Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice/contributing to EHCPs Experience of MDT working
Desirable
Experience of working with paediatric dysphagia or a willingness to achieve accreditation in this area Experience of working in Special Schools
Knowlege and skills Essential
Excellent communication skills in all modalities Ability to work individually and as part of a Team Core Values: Candidates must have a willingness and be able to demonstrate the ability to work to the Trust core values Organisational Skills including well developed Time Management Skills IT Skills
Desirable
Evidence of ability to plan and co-ordinate the work of others Understanding of neurodiversity affirming practice Experience of using Electronic Record Systems e.g. EMIS, SystmOne
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.
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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 Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bensham Hospital
Fontwell Drive
Gateshead
NE8 4YL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)