Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Early Intervention/Prevention

at  Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

To manage and prioritise a defined caseload and work with an appropriate degree of autonomy and independence, with regular support/supervision, with children in designated Childrens Centres in Central Bedfordshire. To provide early advice, assessment and support for children within the SLT service pre school pathway, including virtual assessment and advice sessions. To promote early identification and appropriate treatment, of children with speech and language difficulties. To work in partnership with health and education colleagues to deliver an integrated support pathway for children in Central Bedfordshire To deliver training to enhance the skills of the wider workforce around Speech, Language and Communication To identify training needs, to develop packages/workshops around SLCN to deliver the training independently.
To identify, assess and diagnose and treat communication impairments and select appropriate patients and type of therapy for effective treatment To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision. Independently take students on placements for clinical teaching and supervision, including exam placement Be responsible for the supervision of SLT unqualified staff and volunteers Contribute to the support of newly and recently graduated SLT Staf

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