Speech And Language Therapist Job at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust (Sheffield)

Job Responsibility

Contribute to the Early Years Triage pathway, carrying out initial assessments for pre-school children referred with speech, language and communication needs
Use specialist clinical skills to make efficient, evidence-based decisions on diagnosis and next steps based on case history, referral information, observation, and assessment
Provide clear, empathic, and accessible feedback to parents/carers, and identify and initiate appropriate onward referrals where needed
Produce succinct, high-quality reports for families and professionals reflecting specialist knowledge
Work collaboratively as part of the Early Years team for the allocated sessions, demonstrating strong communication, flexibility, and advanced problem-solving skills alongside responsibilities within their substantive role

Requirements

Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and Health Professions Council
Demonstrates excellent clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork
Is confident in supporting families with empathy and clarity
Thrives in a collaborative team and understands the power of shared learning and partnership working to achieve the best outcomes for children and their families
Relevant professional qualification (1st degree level or equivalent)
Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and Health Professions Council
Evidence of Continued Professional Development and learning to a post-graduate masters level (or equivalent)
Extensive experience of working as a SLT with Pre-School children
Substantial experience of working collaboratively with parents and carers
Experience of using a range of informal assessment approaches appropriate to the client group
Experience of working under pressure including the ability to synthesise complex information in a short period of time
In depth knowledge of how to informally assess the full range of speech, language and communication disorders for children referred to triage
In depth knowledge of the types of Speech, Language and Communication Pre-School Disorders Children may present with at triage
To have skills in engaging parents/carers to participate in the therapeutic process
Knowledge of the education system and current relevant policies and legislation
Knowledge of professional and clinical guidelines relevant to the client groups
Excellent observation skills
Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit and required standards of record keeping
Able to use interpreters appropriately, ensuring equality of service provision to a multi-cultural population
Be able to make a rapid clinical decision regarding clinical diagnosis and prognosis based on case-history, observation and initial assessment
Evidence of highly developed negotiation skills and management of conflict
Commitment to continued professional development and reflective practice
Commitment to equal opportunities in work and service delivery
Be able to cope with breaking sensitive or unwanted news to families and carers
Have a current driving licence and access to a vehicle
Commitment to continued personal development and reflective practice
Commitment to equal opportunities in work and service delivery
Knowledge and application of professional standards and code of conduct
Commitment to user and carer involvement
Current UK professional registration

Nice to have

Post-graduate masters in specialist clinical area
Substantial experience of working into a wide range of the Early Years Intervention Pathways

What we offer

Generous annual leave and pension schemes
Health and wellbeing programmes
Exclusive discounts

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