Children's Speech and Language Therapy Neurodevelopmental Specialist

On-site in Aylesbury·Full-time·Added today (last checked 22 Oct)

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Aylesbury
Contract: Permanent contract, full-time hours

The role

Job overview

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to use your specialist skills to improve support for neurodivergent children and young people?

We are looking for a knowledgeable and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Experts at Hand offer across Buckinghamshire. This is an opportunity to combine specialist clinical practice with leadership, service development and partnership working, helping to improve the support available to children, young people and their families across education settings.

Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary service, you will play an important role in the neurodevelopmental assessment pathway, providing specialist advice, consultation, training and support to children and young people, their families and education professionals.

We have roles available one working full-time and one working part-time at 30 hours per week. Please indicate your preference in your personal statement.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking specialist assessments of children and young people, interpreting complex clinical information and using appropriate assessment tools and outcome measures.
Developing, implementing and evaluating individualised management and intervention programmes in partnership with children, families, schools and other professionals.
Providing specialist advice, consultation and training to education settings, families and colleagues across health, education and social care.
Contributing to the SEND process, including assessments, reports, reviews and Education, Health and Care Plan processes.
Providing clinical leadership, supervision and support to designated team members, alongside responsibility for day-to-day service delivery within your area.
Working collaboratively with the Operational Manager, Professional Lead, other team leaders and partner agencies to develop services and improve clinical pathways.
Supporting clinical governance, safeguarding, audit, risk management and service improvement, ensuring that practice reflects current evidence and national guidance.

You will also represent Speech and Language Therapy within the wider multidisciplinary team, helping to ensure that children's needs remain central to assessment, planning and service delivery.

Working for our organisation

Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

Give yourself the best chance of success by reviewing our Applicant Guide before applying. Your supporting statement should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Oxford Health delivers physical, mental health and social care services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our vision is "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team", and our values are Caring, Safe and Excellent.

We are proud to offer a supportive working environment with opportunities for career progression, learning and development, generous annual leave, pension benefits, wellbeing initiatives and staff networks

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be an experienced Speech and Language Therapist with a strong background in working with children and young people, including experience in community and educational settings. You will have the clinical knowledge and confidence to manage complex assessments, prioritise a caseload and make informed decisions about appropriate support.

You will bring a sound understanding of neurodevelopmental needs, specialist assessment approaches and the statutory frameworks relevant to children with special educational needs and disabilities. You will also be confident working with families, education professionals and multidisciplinary colleagues, communicating complex information clearly and sensitively.

As a Band 7 clinician, you will be able to demonstrate leadership, effective organisation and a commitment to developing services and supporting colleagues. You will be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities and contributing to improvements in practice across a wider service.

You must hold a recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, current HCPC registration and practising membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT). Evidence of continuing professional development and relevant postgraduate training is also required.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.

Job Description Subject to Evaluation.

Person specification

Qualifications and professional registration

Essential criteria

Holds a recognised Diploma or degree in Speech and Language Therapy, current HCPC registration, practising membership of the RCSLT, relevant postgraduate training and evidence of continuing professional development maintained within a portfolio. Has relevant Band 6 experience.

Experience

Essential criteria

Demonstrates extensive post-registration experience working with children and young people, including experience in NHS clinical settings and the application of specialist Speech and Language Therapy knowledge to complex clinical presentations.
Demonstrates experience using specialist assessment tools and outcome measures for children and young people, interpreting assessment findings, prioritising and managing a caseload, and developing appropriate management or intervention plans.
Demonstrates experience working in community and educational settings, contributing to the education of children, young people and families, and working with health and education professionals. Shows understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and EHCP processes.

Skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrates experience of line managing staff and evidence of contributing to clinical leadership, multidisciplinary working, service development or improvement, clinical governance, audit and risk management.
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication, problem-solving and organisational skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a child-focused, empathetic approach.