Speech and Language Therapist - Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment, care planning and delivery of specialised therapy programmes tailored to suit the needs of individuals with identification of specific measurable therapy outcomes.
• Manage own specialist caseload as an autonomous practitioner, analysing client risk and need.
• Engage effectively in clinical supervision, operational processes and CAPA arrangements that are critical to the effective delivery of SLT services.
• Evaluate individual programmes of therapy and progress patient care using evidence based practice through the service towards discharge.
• Maintain accurate client records and contemporaneous notes, ensuring client confidentiality and adherence to the Data Protection Act, and provide accurate and timely written and verbal reports.
• Work collaboratively with the team around the child to jointly devise and implement plans to ensure effective outcomes.
• Attend and contribute to uni- and multi-professional meetings and case conferences regarding specific clients.
• Jointly assess and provide differential diagnoses as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide a range of activity data and statistical information as required by the SLT service.
• Access CPD opportunities in line with Departmental appraisal and training strategies and guidelines as part of an agreed Personal Development Plan.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Appropriate Ordinary/Honours degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapeutics.
• Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist as awarded by the RCSLT.
• Continuing registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Knowledge and clinical experience with a range of paediatric SLT cases, e.g. Autism, Learning Disability, Attachment issues.
• A Knowledge of mental health issues and conditions in children and young people.
• Understanding of wider service issues, connections, priorities, Mental Health services and legislation.
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in partnership with others.
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Prioritisation skills ability to prioritise resources within service area in consultation with line manager.
• Understanding and awareness of national and local policies and procedures relevant to health, social services and education.
• Understanding and awareness of a range of appropriate therapeutic tools (relevant to the service area) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of reflective practice skills.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

• Yvonne Macleman, Principal SLT in CAMHS, On 07974732168 or email yvonne.macleman@nhs.scot
• Caron Grieve, Principal SLT in CAMHS, On 0141 800 7886 or 0141 201 5031 email caron.grieve@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process

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