Band 7 Locum Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title:  Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – Band 7
Area:  Essex NHS   
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing                           
Job details:  To cover vacancy. ADOS trained therapist would be ideal for this role. Main responsibilities: To work autonomously as a highly specialist SLT within the community team, providing an effective service in Havering for children who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder or who are manifesting Social Communication Difficulties in a range of settings and environments. This includes clients with/without an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). To provide an advanced standard of assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment, and management of communication difficulties in children. To evaluate outcomes of assessments and to provide advice and feedback to parents and other professionals as appropriate. Devise and deliver appropriate highly specialist intervention/care plans/enhanced models of SLT for clients with complex communication needs and provide suitable and timely support. Work as part of the integrated therapies team ensuring the delivery of joined up care plans. To provide specialist training for other professionals within the area of communication development and difficulties. To assist in the development of skills relating to this area to colleagues including SLTs, SLTAs, speech & language therapy students, teaching assistants, SENCos and early years’ staff. To work collaboratively with family/carers and all agencies involved with the child’s care. To support the leadership of the children’s speech and language service in Havering. Working hours: shifts, 09.00 – 17.00. Monday to Friday.
Code: U.GHMJM. 022004.B11786