Description
We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS) for this part-time, maternity cover post.
The Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS) includes Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy and supports children aged 0-19 years, with a strong emphasis on early intervention and the 0-5 age group.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver SLT drop-in sessions across Haringey Family Hubs and Children Centres for families with children under 5.
- Manage and deliver the SLT Advice Line.
- Deliver training projects to the early years workforce, about how to support children and parents/carers.
Job responsibilities
- To provide an effective and efficient high-quality speech and language therapy service within the Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS), supporting children, families, and professionals through early intervention, advice, training, and targeted intervention.
- To assess, differentially diagnose, plan therapeutic approaches for children with speech, language, and/or communication difficulties, and coach these approaches to parents/carers and professionals.
- To work effectively with other disciplines and agencies to promote early identification of needs and maximise the effectiveness of the universal and targeted pathways.
- To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work, including management of children and families accessing the service.
Person Specification
- Diploma, Degree, or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice.
- Evidence of CPD in specialist area.
- High level of clinical skills in the assessment and differential diagnosis of children under 5 who present with a range of speech, language, and communication difficulties.
- Well-established knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to clinical area.
- Ability to devise and deliver training and to provide programmes of support to parents/carers taking into account cultural and linguistic backgrounds and disability.
Benefits
- Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year (pro-rata)
- Agenda for Change pay scheme
- Band 6
Contract Details
- Fixed-term contract for 12 months
- Part-time working pattern