About this role
Job summary
We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of around 100 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire.
This exciting opportunity has arisen in the children's team and we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced speech and language practitioner.
The role will also provide a clinical service to children and young people on the social communication pathway in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients' homes.
Please contact the service if you wish to find out more about this role.
Main duties of the job
To provide a clinical service to children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism or with significant social communication needs.
To manage a clinical caseload of children diagnosed with Autism and a range ofspeech language and communication difficulties under the supervision of aqualified SLT. The children will be seen in their homes/education/early years settings.
To use own initiative re choice of activity and level of task within the therapyprogramme.
To use clinical judgement and have some freedom of action within scope of practice, which includes alterations to SLT programmes or AAC equipment as agreed with the therapist in order to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of treatment.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a clinical service to children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism or with significant social communication needs. Please see job description.
Person Specification
Education, qualifications and training Essential
NVQ Level 3 / NNEB or relevant qualification for the role GCSE English (or equivalent)
Desirable
Undertaken recognised Autism training
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Experience working as an SLT assistant or with children under direction of an SLT Understanding of autism and social communication difficulties and their impact on development and learning Knowledge of resources used to support children with autism Awareness of AAC / alternative communication systems (e.g. signs, symbols, communication aids
Desirable
Experience developing resources using software
Skills Essential
Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and follow instructions Good observation and clinical judgement skills Effective time management and organisation
Aptitude and Personal Qualities Essential
Able to work as part of MDT and multi-agency teams Able to maintain judgement under pressure
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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Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address Walton Hospital
Whitecotes Lane
Chesterfield
S40 3HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)