The Speech and Language Therapy Team in Specialist Children's Services is looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist.
Position Details
This is a permanent role. The successful applicant will serve as the Complex Needs Clinical Lead for Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy.
The post holder will benefit from close collaboration within the Speech and Language Therapy team and with multidisciplinary teams as part of a wider integrated Specialist Children's Service.
Applicants must have a recognised Dysphagia qualification and access to own transport.
Key Responsibilities
1. Independently manage and provide a highly specialist SLT service for children and young people with complex needs within the Harrogate locality of HDFT. The children are aged 0 to 19 years and attend special schools, mainstream schools, and nurseries in the area.
2. Provide consultancy and advisory services to SaLT therapy staff regarding complex needs and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
3. Deliver highly specialist training to other professionals related to communication.
4. Allocate clients, design therapy programmes, and provide clinical support and supervision to Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioners and SaLTs.
5. Establish and maintain the quality of the paediatric SLT service by working towards best practice and developing clinical governance alongside the Principal SLT.
Benefits
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust offers outstanding care to patients and staff, supporting staff through various benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture that encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work, with active Staff Networks identifying areas for improvement.
* Recognition programs including regular appraisals, Making a Difference awards, Team of the Month, and Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling services, and fast-track physiotherapy for employees.
* A range of staff benefits and schemes to support health, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Contact Details
For further information or informal visits, contact:
Name: Wendy Brotherton
Job Title: Team Lead
Email: wendybrotherton@nhs.net
Telephone: 07770 733187
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