Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

We are looking for ahighly specialistspeech and language therapist to work within our preschool complex needs (PSCN) team on Thursdays & Fridays, providing assessment, differential diagnosis and intervention for children from birth to 5 years of age. This post has a communication focus, preschool dysphagia experience is useful, but not essential. Experience of the EHCNA process and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential. The post will be based in Ipswich CDC and includes multi-disciplinary diagnostic assessment sessions. The post holder must be able to manage the highly specialist caseload independently, oversee the work of an assistant and be able to travel to rural locations. There will be regular supervision and support sessions. We are an inclusive service and promote neuro-affirmative practises., Independently manage a caseload of preschool children with a range of complex needs (PSCN). Provide assessments & deliver one to one interventions in a variety of community settings. Work closely with other MDT professionals which will include multi-disciplinary diagnostic assessment sessions. Upskill and empower therapy partners (parents, carers or educational staff) via direct and indirect work including face to face and virtual training groups (experience of Teams is desirable). Participate fully in the EHC process, which includes assessment & report writing for initial plans & reviews. Use your knowledge and skills of eating/drinking issues to make onward referrals, signpost and support as required. You will work at a highly skilled level, be able to support less experienced colleagues and lead with students. You will support innovations in the team and actively participate in whole team & pathway meetings. Familiarity with Systm One is advantageous however training is
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