This Band 6 speech and language therapy post sits within the Neurodevelopmental offer at Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, supporting its Neurodevelopment Improvement Programme for children and young people with autism and ADHD. The core work is assessing and diagnosing autism in children and young people, with or without speech, language and communication needs, and writing reports with recommendations. The post is distinct for its role in redesigning delivery, workforce and financial models, and it carries mentoring duties for other therapy colleagues. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required.
What the job involves
- Assess and diagnose autism in children and young people, with or without speech, language and communication needs
- Produce reports on children and young people's needs, with recommendations and signposting
- Use a range of communication methods so children, young people and carers understand assessment outcomes and take part
- Obtain informed consent, or take appropriate action where consent is not possible
- Manage a caseload effectively
- Mentor and advise other speech and language therapy colleagues and provide learning opportunities
- Contribute to whole-service improvement
- Help implement new delivery, workforce and financial models under the Neurodevelopment Improvement Programme
- Help reduce waiting lists and increase access to support
- Deliver high-quality care with children, young people and families at the centre of decisions
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a car
- Permission to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Requests for alternative hours or varied working patterns considered under the flexible working policy
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
