Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
To manage own caseloads in identified settings independently. To work effectively as part of the service team, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team. To manage own time effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately. In partnership with children/young people and carers to assess, evaluate, develop and implement individualised treatment plans for children/young people using advanced clinical reasoning skills, evidence-based practice and utilising a wide range of therapeutic approaches.
To develop and implement specialist care packages identifying appropriate treatment from a range of options. To explain complex condition related information to others and the consequent impact on the childs development and ability to learn. Some of this information may be distressing and this will require empathy.
To work closely with carers / parents / other professionals / children where appropriate, in the planning and prioritisation of therapy plans and programmes. This includes motivating others to participate in therapy intervention. To complete reports and maintain clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
To attend relevant meetings and case conferences as required. To be fully aware at all times of individual responsibility for safeguarding children/young people and to work effectively to meet national and local standards and procedures. To demonstrate a working knowledge of CQC standards and Organisational policies and how they apply to everyday clinical practice.
To be responsible for a varied caseload of children and young people aged 0-18 years of age within the post holders agreed scope of practice, for example, voice work, fluency work, dysphagia work, work with children and young people with learning difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) work, Specific Language Impairment (SLI) work, Hearing Impairment work and/or Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) work.
To help to lead on teamwork, learning and development within the paediatric speech and language therapy team and to participate in that of the multidisciplinary team of which the service is part. To communicate with a network of Education, Health and Social Care professionals and the voluntary sector.
To develop and implement specialist care packages identifying appropriate treatment from a range of options. To explain complex condition related information to others and the consequent impact on the childs development and ability to learn. Some of this information may be distressing and this will require empathy.
To work closely with carers / parents / other professionals / children where appropriate, in the planning and prioritisation of therapy plans and programmes. This includes motivating others to participate in therapy intervention. To complete reports and maintain clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards.
To attend relevant meetings and case conferences as required. To be fully aware at all times of individual responsibility for safeguarding children/young people and to work effectively to meet national and local standards and procedures. To demonstrate a working knowledge of CQC standards and Organisational policies and how they apply to everyday clinical practice.
To be responsible for a varied caseload of children and young people aged 0-18 years of age within the post holders agreed scope of practice, for example, voice work, fluency work, dysphagia work, work with children and young people with learning difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) work, Specific Language Impairment (SLI) work, Hearing Impairment work and/or Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) work.
To help to lead on teamwork, learning and development within the paediatric speech and language therapy team and to participate in that of the multidisciplinary team of which the service is part. To communicate with a network of Education, Health and Social Care professionals and the voluntary sector.
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