Assessment and differential diagnosis of a child's communication difficulties through the use of standardised assessments, reflection of auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of a child's communication, informal observation, specialist knowledge and consultation with parents and school staff.
Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills.
Skills in handling children with disabilities including making oral examinations.
Specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgement/decision making for case management.
Identification of appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness, and to develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment using information gained through assessment and to develop clear care plans based on evidence and the evaluation of outcomes.
To produce reports reflecting clinical knowledge regarding patients' needs and summarising proposed care plans for parents, carers, school staff, educational psychologists and the local education department and medical staff including paediatricians. This may include production of reports for education, health and care plans.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of school-aged children? Do you want to work in a forward-thinking, multidisciplinary team where your professional development is a priority? We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated service., Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
Knowledge and experience of working with children with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties
Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group
Knowledge of the standards of record keeping
Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
Negotiation and problem solving skills
Excellent diplomacy skills
Demonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
Demonstrates ability to be a good team member including working with other agencies
Well-developed concentration skills
Excellent presentation skills both written and verbal
Excellent organisational skills
Prioritisation skills
Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
Experience working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties as an undergraduate
Experience of developing relationships with staff from other agencies/organisations and management teams
Knowledge of Makaton
Experience of working within mainstream and/or specialist provision
Experience of delivering training
Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups
Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and audit

Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise
An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas which can help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care - backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year
The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards: with the majority of our rated services holding "good" or "outstanding" ratings from the Care Quality Commission

Band 6 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on every day purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing - from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling

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