Highly Specialist Speech and Language - Experts at Hand

Job description

Job summary

Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to make an impact onoutcomes for children and young people? Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust isseeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the innovative Experts at Handprogramme, part of the Children and Young People's Integrated Therapy Service.

Experts at Hand is a key element of Buckinghamshire's SEND reform programme,providing early, needs-led support to education settings through consultation,coaching, training and whole-setting approaches. In partnership with BuckinghamshireCouncil and the ICB, the programme aims to build inclusive, communication-friendlyenvironments where children and young people can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician to apply their expertise beyond traditional direct therapy delivery. You will work collaboratively with education professionals toidentify and address barriers to communication, participation and learning, supportingthe implementation of evidence-based approaches through the graduated response.

The role offers the opportunity to influence practice at a setting and system-wide level, contributing to workforce development, service improvement and the ongoingdevelopment of an innovative countywide model of support. If you are passionate aboutinclusion, empowering others and improving outcomes for children and young peoplewith speech, language and communication needs, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the Experts at Handprogramme, you will provide consultation, coaching and training to education settingsacross Buckinghamshire, supporting inclusive, communication-friendly environments.Working with education staff, you will identify and reduce barriers to communication,participation and learning through observation, consultation and evidence-basedrecommendations. You will support children and young people with a range of speech,language and communication needs, including Developmental Language Disorder(DLD), speech sound disorders, social communication differences, language andlearning needs, neurodevelopmental communication needs and participationdifficulties.

Through the graduated approach, you will help education staff implement strategiesand reasonable adjustments. You will deliver training, develop resources and promotecommunication-inclusive practice across educational settings.Working with colleagues across education, health, social care and the voluntary sector,you will contribute to strengthening SEND provision and improving outcomes. As asenior clinician, you will provide leadership, supervision and support to colleagues andtherapy assistants, while contributing to service development, quality improvement,audit and outcome evaluation.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence practice at setting and system-wide level andmake an impact for children and young people across Buckinghamshire.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"?

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities tosupport your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme,you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happyworkforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a greatplace to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe adiverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patientoutcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and supportapplications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected](Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with yourapplication.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills andexperience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriageand civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexualorientation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• oRecognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• oCurrent Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration / Licence to Practise
• oRegistered member of the relevant professional body (RCSLT)
• oEvidence of continuing professional development, including post-registration training relevant to children and young people
• oPost-registration specialist training relevant to speech and language therapy needs (including sensory, motor, self-regulation and functional participation needs)
• oEvidence of training in supervision, coaching, teaching or workforce development

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oSubstantial post-registration experience working with children and young people (0-19) with a complex range of needs
• oHighly specialist experience of assessing and managing occupational therapy needs (including DLD, speech sound and social communication needs) in children and young people
• oExperience of working within, or in close partnership with, education and early years settings
• oExperience of delivering consultation, coaching and modelling to non-therapy staff
• oExperience of designing and delivering training to professionals and the wider workforce
• oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
• oExperience of supervising, mentoring or line managing staff and/or assistants
• oExperience of service evaluation, audit or quality improvement
• oExperience of contributing to the graduated approach and SEND processes

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oHighly specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning relating to occupational therapy needs (including DLD, speech sound and social communication needs)
• oAdvanced knowledge of current SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, the graduated approach and SEND reform, spanning education and health
• oKnowledge of relevant SALT assessment tools and evidence-based interventions for this population
• oHighly developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to a range of audiences
• oAbility to negotiate, influence and manage differences of professional opinion constructively
• oAbility to prioritise and organise a complex, autonomous caseload across multiple settings
• oAbility to develop resources and deliver engaging training and coaching
• oKnowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and their application in practice
• oCompetent IT and record-keeping skills, including electronic record systems and remote / virtual delivery, clinical and non-clinical

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• oAbility to travel independently across Buckinghamshire to multiple community and education settings

Desirable

• oAbility to transport resources and equipment required for service delivery

Person Specification
Values

Essential

• Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
• Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
• Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
• Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• oRecognised Occupational Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• oCurrent Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration / Licence to Practise
• oRegistered member of the relevant professional body (RCSLT)
• oEvidence of continuing professional development, including post-registration training relevant to children and young people
• oPost-registration specialist training relevant to speech and language therapy needs (including sensory, motor, self-regulation and functional participation needs)
• oEvidence of training in supervision, coaching, teaching or workforce development

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• oSubstantial post-registration experience working with children and young people (0-19) with a complex range of needs
• oHighly specialist experience of assessing and managing occupational therapy needs (including DLD, speech sound and social communication needs) in children and young people
• oExperience of working within, or in close partnership with, education and early years settings
• oExperience of delivering consultation, coaching and modelling to non-therapy staff
• oExperience of designing and delivering training to professionals and the wider workforce
• oExperience of working as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
• oExperience of supervising, mentoring or line managing staff and/or assistants
• oExperience of service evaluation, audit or quality improvement
• oExperience of contributing to the graduated approach and SEND processes

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• oHighly specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning relating to occupational therapy needs (including DLD, speech sound and social communication needs)
• oAdvanced knowledge of current SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice, the graduated approach and SEND reform, spanning education and health
• oKnowledge of relevant SALT assessment tools and evidence-based interventions for this population
• oHighly developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information to a range of audiences
• oAbility to negotiate, influence and manage differences of professional opinion constructively
• oAbility to prioritise and organise a complex, autonomous caseload across multiple settings
• oAbility to develop resources and deliver engaging training and coaching
• oKnowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and their application in practice
• oCompetent IT and record-keeping skills, including electronic record systems and remote / virtual delivery, clinical and non-clinical

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• oAbility to travel independently across Buckinghamshire to multiple community and education settings

Desirable

• oAbility to transport resources and equipment required for service delivery

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

United Kingdom

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