Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

As a

Paediatrics Speech and Language Therapist specialising in Dysphagia, you will

be responsible for maintaining your own continuous professional development

within your specialist area, including networking with other professionals at

regional and national levels. You will be managing differential diagnosis,

recognising your professional competencies and duty of care, and providing

professional supervision in accordance with local policies and procedures. You

will be supporting the development of skills across the SLT team and wider

childrens workforce through training and joint working, supervising and

allocating work to colleagues within the service where appropriate, and

contributing to the development of innovative approaches to enhance the

delivery of care.

Responsibilities of this job role

To

support compliance with safeguarding requirements, including following relevant

child protection procedures and contributing to assessments, reports and case

conferences where appropriate.

To

maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in accordance with

information governance requirements, ensuring appropriate standards are

followed when managing and sharing records.

To

contribute to SEND appeals, case planning meetings and Tribunals where

required, providing relevant clinical information, written reports and

professional evidence to support appropriate decision-making.

To

manage clinical and non-clinical risks within the service, identifying concerns

promptly and taking appropriate action in accordance with organisational risk

management procedures.

To

participate in recruitment, selection and interview processes when required,

and provide operational support to the service, including deputising for the

Clinical Lead when appropriate.

To

manage resources within the specialist area, including maintaining standardised

assessment equipment, identifying opportunities for cost efficiencies and

supporting the implementation of delegated cost improvement measures.

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