Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SALT)

• Provide speech and language therapy assessment and intervention to adolescents and young adults with a range of speech, language & communication needs (SLCN) possibly in the context of other neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Develop skills within an identified specialist area.
• Implement evidence based models of care and intervention approaches focused on outcomes and impact.
• Provide training to parents, education staff and other professionals as required.
• Collaborate seamlessly as an integral member of the multi disciplinary team, contributing to service development projects where applicable.

• Deliver comprehensive speech & language therapy services to identified educational settings, following a universal, targeted and specialist model of delivery, with supervision and support.
• Undertake specialist assessment and intervention on a referral basis using a range of appropriate assessment tools to inform clinical decision making.
• Provide dysphagia assessment and intervention within your scope of practice, accessing support and supervision for complex cases.
• Provide differential diagnosis and recommend a clear, time limited, evidence based management plan.
• Collaborate with multi disciplinary and multi agency teams to contribute to care planning meetings, joint assessments, goal setting and reviews where appropriate.
• Use a range of therapy approaches relevant to the client group.
• Deliver training to parents when appropriate.
• Support communication skill development and provide intervention to support this.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure effective, streamlined support.
• Ensure appropriate communication of EHCP / IEP targets, set and reviewed.
• Utilise alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) tools, both low and high tech.
• Account for factors contributing to challenging behaviour in assessment and intervention planning.
• Support the implementation of community based grant funded projects where appropriate.
• Signpost and refer clients to appropriate services based on individual need.
• Secure parent/carer consent prior to assessment or intervention, complying with professional guidelines.
• Follow the Mental Capacity Act (2005) regarding consent, Best Interest Decisions and record them clearly.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of assessment, treatment, review and discharge in line with legal and organisational requirements.
• Monitor intervention effectiveness through goal setting, audit, clinical outcome measurement and service evaluation.
• Maintain confidential notes in line with HCPC regulations.

• Be an integral member of the multi disciplinary team.
• Use communication, interpersonal and teaching skills to educate diverse and multicultural community members, including those with communication difficulties.
• Translate complex information for staff, parents and carers in one to one and group settings.
• Manage own workload, including referrals and discharges, and provide activity reports as requested.
• Participate in training of student speech and language therapists, planning timetables, providing supervision, feedback and assessment.
• Supervise and support speech & language therapy assistants or junior therapists as appropriate.
• Maintain effective communication with the line manager regarding all aspects of the post.
• Ensure safe practice through caseload management, accessing supervision when required.
• Carry out risk assessment and report critical incidents as per policy.
• Promote clinical excellence through evidence based practice and contribution to standards, policies and guidelines.
• Seek new information and innovative practices (e.g., tele health, specific clinical approaches).
• Complete CPD, supervision and mandatory training, including monthly peer support.
• Comply with professional codes of practice, guidelines and organisational policies.
• Promote effective team working and communication of complex client information.
• Apply equality and diversity principles to support children, young people and families.
• Respect individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity and provide a sensitive service.
• Reflect on personal cultural beliefs and their influence when working with diverse families.

• Keep electronic records of all student contacts per organisational standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with GDPR, Organisational Privacy Policy and HCPC standards.
• Ensure flexible service delivery, including cover arrangements during absences.
• Use basic Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Promote equal opportunities and ensure no discriminatory treatment on protected grounds.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and take an active approach to protect students and families.
• Maintain professional registration with the HCPC.
• Work within HCPC professional code of practice and professional body guidelines, staying within scope of practice.
• Adhere to infection control policy, following strict hand hygiene and prevention of healthcare associated infections.
• Keep infection control knowledge and skills updated through mandatory training.
• Carry out any additional duties reasonably required for the post.

Flexible basis of 1-2 days per week, exact days negotiable. Start date flexible; notice period to be discussed.

All positions are subject to enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.