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About the job
Job summary
Due to recent investment in the service, we are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Speech and Language Therapist on a 0.6WTE permanent contract.
The successful candidate will join the assessment and diagnostic multi-disciplinary team for children and young people aged 0-18 years presenting with complex difficulties that may indicate an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The post holder will need relevant knowledge, skills and experience to case lead and contribute to the holistic assessment of a child's needs, considering developmental, environmental and social factors. You will be responsible for assessment, formulation, consultation and advice being offered to children and their families. You will be encouraged to develop and use your skills, knowledge and interests in this clinical field and to contribute to service and staff development.
The team are all based within one centre creating a cohesive and highly supportive multi-disciplinary environment with established leadership and administrative colleagues. The centre offers office and clinic facilities along with free car parking.
For further information please contact Lauren Sholl, Clinical Team Lead on 0121 722 8010.
Main duties of the job
*To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality specialist service to children and their families aged between 0-18 years presenting with Neuro-developmental disorders including the possibility of an Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
*To take responsibility for the assessment and diagnosis of children accepted by the service.
*To case lead on the co-ordination of holistic diagnostic assessment and to provide specialist components to further assessments.
*To formulate and provide a diagnosis where appropriate.
*To identify strengths and difficulties of children
*To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of professional practice.
*To utilise skills for audit, policy and service development and research.
*To support the clinical lead in the planning, development and evaluation of the
service.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job responsibilities
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Job description
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