Directorate Gateshead – Provider Development

Speech and Language Therapist – Clinical Lead, Special Needs Paediatric Service

Band 8a (Salary £37,996 - £45,596)

37.5 hours per week (part-time considered)

Permanent

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We are looking to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist who will act as Expert Practitioner/Clinical Adviser for the Paediatric Special Needs Team. The post will include providing second opinions, specialist clinical advice and support to Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals liaising with the service.

He/she will provide a highly specialist clinical service to children with a wide range of disorders (many of which are complex in nature) in a variety of settings including Early Years, schools, hospitals and clients’ homes; assessing, diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging clients autonomously.

In addition the role will include coordinating the service to the special schools in Gateshead, liaising with the senior management teams within each school and developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures within the Special Needs Paediatric Team in conjunction with the Head of Service.

Working with the Head of Service to develop the strategic direction, organisation, planning

and development of the Special Needs Paediatric Team is an essential part of the post, whilst audit and research and on-going training of other professionals will also be part of the role.

The post will be subject to an enhanced CRB disclosure.

If you wish to apply for this post please apply online at www.jobs.nhs.uk if you are unable to complete your application form online please contact the Human Resources Department, NHS South of Tyne and Wear, Pemberton House, Colima House, Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland, SR5 3XB, 0191 5297073.

Please ensure that you provide appropriate individuals as referees. Refer to the essential guidance before completing your application form.

If you have not received a reply within 4 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

For further details contact Hilary Newman on 0191 4456667 or hilary.newman@....uk

Closing date for receipt of applications …13/03/2009

Interviews will be held on …02/04/2009