Children Specialist Speech & Language Therapist for Autism
NHS Jobs Wakefield
To work effectively within the MDA team for autism spectrum disorders, providing detailed assessment and advice to aid correct diagnosis for these children. To work clinically with clients presenting with a wide range of communication difficulties including the Autistic spectrum, initiating and promoting excellence in clinical practice acting as a role model to junior staff.
To be aware of & contribute to Risk Management To contribute to Clinical Governance initiative To maintain a culture which recognises and works in partnership with clients and carers, involving them in all decisions relating to care delivery.
To liaise effectively with colleagues, other agencies, clients and their carers to ensure an efficient system of communication. Be able to vary how information is communicated dependent on the recipients, this may include difficult or sensitive information.
To attend & participate in regular team meetings. To demonstrate and maintain own knowledge and awareness of recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding the needs of vulnerable children. Including participation in regular safeguarding supervision at least once every 12 weeks, in line with trust policy.
To attend multi-agency safeguarding meetings as required. To attend designated meetings and ensure accurate feedback of any changes to clients communication and/or feeding difficulties To participate in clinical supervision ensuring that practice is maintained at high levels and is evaluated utilising appropriate mechanisms.
To provide regular clinical supervision for members of the team To encourage contributions and suggestions from staff to improve the delivery of high-quality service within the department. To be pro-active in self-development by participating in learning opportunities provided through staff training and supervision.
Maintain and update skills and knowledge through life-long learning, especially within the sphere of childrens services. To provide opportunities for student training as required & liaise with HEIs as appropriate. To undertake all mandatory/essential training as required by MYHT.
To be aware of & contribute to Risk Management To contribute to Clinical Governance initiative To maintain a culture which recognises and works in partnership with clients and carers, involving them in all decisions relating to care delivery.
To liaise effectively with colleagues, other agencies, clients and their carers to ensure an efficient system of communication. Be able to vary how information is communicated dependent on the recipients, this may include difficult or sensitive information.
To attend & participate in regular team meetings. To demonstrate and maintain own knowledge and awareness of recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding the needs of vulnerable children. Including participation in regular safeguarding supervision at least once every 12 weeks, in line with trust policy.
To attend multi-agency safeguarding meetings as required. To attend designated meetings and ensure accurate feedback of any changes to clients communication and/or feeding difficulties To participate in clinical supervision ensuring that practice is maintained at high levels and is evaluated utilising appropriate mechanisms.
To provide regular clinical supervision for members of the team To encourage contributions and suggestions from staff to improve the delivery of high-quality service within the department. To be pro-active in self-development by participating in learning opportunities provided through staff training and supervision.
Maintain and update skills and knowledge through life-long learning, especially within the sphere of childrens services. To provide opportunities for student training as required & liaise with HEIs as appropriate. To undertake all mandatory/essential training as required by MYHT.
To take the lead in team developments as designated by the line manager.
NHS JobsWakefield
and / or printed information to colleagues regarding Speech and Language Therapy interventions /outcomes in order to facilitate the holistic management of clients. To work within a multi disciplinary, multi agency framework.
To attend and contribute to staff...
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustHalifax, 15 mi from Wakefield
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Job overview
The Adult Speech and Language Therapy Service provides an assessment and management service to patients with communication and swallowing problems in the acute hospital settings (Calderdale...
NHS JobsDewsbury, 5 mi from Wakefield
The post holder will be required to work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment and treatment for service users in receipt of care from community services.
Enabling service...