Location: Mid Essex (Multiple Sites)
Working Hours: Full Time and Part Time Available
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated Band 6 Children's Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team in providing essential services to children facing speech, language, and communication difficulties. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the lives of young people and their families, offering tailored therapeutic interventions and support.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clinical Decision-Making: Conduct thorough assessments and make informed clinical decisions, with the option to consult highly specialist clinical staff for second opinions.
- Care Plan Development: Construct clear and individualized care plans by analyzing assessment data, applying theoretical knowledge, and utilizing clinical benchmarks.
- Empathetic Communication: Demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, and families, ensuring effective communication even when barriers exist. Your ability to motivate participation in therapeutic activities is vital.
- Information Sharing: Communicate complex condition-related information effectively to clients, families, and multidisciplinary team members, both in written and verbal forms.
- Professional Development: Identify personal and professional development areas through a reflective learning framework, maintaining a professional portfolio as part of your growth.
- Workload Management: Organize, plan, and prioritize your own workload to ensure effective service delivery across multiple sites.
- Interpersonal Skills: Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening, and empathy, to negotiate case management effectively and address any conflicts that may arise.
- Service Development Input: Contribute to the development of service policies and procedures through active discussions and feedback.
- Emotional Resilience: Manage the emotional aspects of working with clients experiencing distressing and life-limiting conditions, ensuring compassionate care is at the forefront.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment across multiple sites in Mid Essex.
- Opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles to fit your lifestyle.
- Professional development support to enhance your skills and career progression.
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