Job summary
Due to our business growth we have exciting new
opportunities for qualified Speech and Language Therapists to join our
passionate and forward thinking service.
You will work in and around Halton, in a variety of
settings, including schools, clinic and more. Our service
provides a range of services including assessments, therapy and training both
virtually and face-to-face.
Our service has a robust clinical supervision
structure and regular, in house, CPD. For NQPs we provide additional support
and clinical supervision through our in house, core skills, development
programme.
Main duties of the job
To coordinate the provision of suitable Speech and Language Therapy service in line with the needs of the client base.
To participate in the assessment and diagnosis of children/ young people with a range of SLCN.
To provide high-quality support to students, apprentices and SLTAs/Communication and Language Specialists.
To proactively support the growth and development of ChatterBug by representing the organisation at a local/national level.
About us
ChatterBug is a
social enterprise dedicated to helping children develop their communication
skills. We continuously seek ways in which we can make a difference to the
lives of those with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).
Communication is central
to all that we do and those who struggle with poor communication skills at a
young age are at risk of underachieving and experiencing poor mental
health/well-being. Through our dynamic and innovative approach to communication
difficulties, we help a range of people, including children, young adults,
parents, schools, and adults with SLCN.
We are made up of a
passionate team of Speech and Language Therapists and Communication and Language Specialists who specialise in assessing,
diagnosing, and treating a wide range of paediatric language and communication
difficulties and it is their flexible and bespoke approach to treatments that
achieves real results for our clients.
Find out more about us on our website:
www.chatter-bug.com
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
To ensure a client-focused assessment and approach to treatment
To represent the service at health and education panels where required
To provide assessment and advice on optimising the clients communicative environment taking into consideration the communication skills of parents/guardians, carers and other professionals
To develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures
Communication
To employ excellent verbal/written communication skills
Communicate information from assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals effectively.
To produce detailed reports, reflecting knowledge regarding clients needs and summarising proposed treatment plans
To provide verbal and written advice and programmes to parents/guardians, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of children these will be accessible to a range of audiences and easy to understand.
To ensure that clients/parents/teaching staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment plans.
To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews as appropriate
To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and service policies
To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing current data protection guidelines
Clinical Governance Requirements
To gather statistical data punctually
To participate in service research as required
To undertake Clinical Governance/audit projects within the local service as required
To have a working knowledge of relevant procedures including safeguarding children, SEN procedures, and other legal frameworks
Information Governance
Comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR rules. The postholder must not;either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, discloseany information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of theorganisation.
organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use andmust pay due regard to the requirements of the Confidentiality policy.
Continuing Professional Development
To identify personal/professional development evidenced by the Personal Development Plan/ Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal framework, including objectives
To demonstrate a passion and commitment to the profession through self-guided study
To participate in an individual performance review, ensuring that the objectives set reflect the service and trust plans, including objectives relevant for SLCN
To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines
To attend relevant in service training and meetings
To demonstrate knowledge of, and adherence to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines and best practice.
To take responsibility for maintaining and continually developing professional skills and knowledge in SLCN
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice independently, with peers and mentors to identify own strengths and development needs
To demonstrate a well-developed ability to integrate information taking account of all aspects of the clients communication including verbal, non-verbal and environmental
To anticipate and take appropriate steps to prevent the breakdown of relationships with parents/ guardians and other professionals
To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, seeking support and advice from a specialist as appropriate
Responsibility for Client Care and Contact with Carers
To demonstrate the well-developed ability to manage people with communication disorders and challenging behaviour
To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree on client management
To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist
To respond sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications
To demonstrate expert skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process
To adapt the practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences
Physical Skills
To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of clients
To demonstrate knowledge of correct moving/handling clients with disabilities
To use equipment with due care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within SLT services, supporting clients with a range of SLCN.
Desirable
- Experience of working with children who have a range of SLCN in a variety of settings.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
- Current Professional Registration with HCPC (or awaiting confirmation for current students/NQPs)
- RCSLT Membership
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website .
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
ChatterBug Speech and Language Therapy Service
Address
Chatterbug Ltd
Killingbeck Office Village
Leeds
LS14 6FD