At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead specialist assessments and interventions for young people in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Company: Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in mental health support.
- Benefits: Permanent role with full-time hours, competitive salary, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills in a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in speech and language therapy and a passion for supporting neurodivergent youth.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
This is an exciting new post that will offer the post holder the opportunity to be part of a specialist CAMHS workstream that includes the inpatient CAMH service, Crisis Service and Community Eating Disorders Service. You will work with these three multi-disciplinary teams to undertake assessment and interventions for young people including those with diagnosed or suspected neurodivergence. The post holder will support the teams' shared understanding of the young person’s communication and social communication to aid treatment and interventions. Assessment may form part of a diagnostic pathway in conjunction with the services MDT. This will include supporting parents and the young person’s understanding of these differences and post-diagnostic interventions. The postholder will provide assessment and intervention, managing their own complex caseload and making autonomous decisions within the remit of their skills and training.
The post-holder duties will include contributing to multi-agency liaison, consultation and training of other professionals, and contribute to the management and development of the services. We seek candidates who are adept at working independently and collaboratively and welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. MFT CAMHS is renowned for its creative and inclusive approach to mental health support and we ensure a thorough induction for new staff and continuing opportunities for training.
Main duties of the job:
- Take the lead in providing specialist speech and language assessments for young people accessing Galaxy House Inpatient Unit, Crisis Pathways and Community Eating Disorder Services.
- Contribute to the standardised autism assessments including administering and scoring ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule).
- Formulate cases based on direct assessment.
- Provide age appropriate and evidence based intervention.
- Provide specialist training and advice and consultation to colleagues and staff from other agencies.
- Supervise junior staff as appropriate.
- Develop care plans and communication passports, supporting the whole teams' utilisation of communication aids that support the young person’s individualised needs.
- Work with the service specialist dietician to support nutrition.
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion: All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve.
Other Information: Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, the Trust fosters a collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to grow through comprehensive training and support. Located in Manchester, this role offers the unique opportunity to work within a specialist CAMHS workstream, making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while being part of a creative and inclusive mental health service.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
