Speech and Language Therapist- Children's Service


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Walsall, WS3 1LZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS Communicates complex condition specific information from assessment to clients, carers and multi-disciplinary team members. Contributes to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary working across organisations through the development of appropriate care plans. Promotes the role and understanding of the profession within the local community. Provides clear and concise written reports in line with departmental standards reflecting clinical knowledge. Provides advice training and support to others regarding the appropriate management and care of clients. Responds to concerns and escalates complaints to Joint Heads of the Childrens Service CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Manages own time and prioritises workload. Manages caseload within departmental standards, seeking support from senior colleagues as appropriate. Makes appropriate clinical decisions regarding assessment and intervention, with access to a supervisor as required. Reports to line manager on issues of concern, progress, areas for own personal/professional development within the appraisal framework. Participates in the development and training of other professionals with support from senior colleagues. Provides work-based observations for work experience students and other relevant professional groups. Contributes to speech and language therapy student placements. Participates in departmental research and audit projects. Refers client on to other services as appropriate. Identifies risk and reports to Supervisor. RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLIENT CARE Uses clinical knowledge to inform clinical judgements/decision making for caseload through assessment. Formulates care plans based on assessment findings and communication/dysphagia needs of the individual. Negotiates with carers/clients regarding individual case management, recognising breakdown/conflict when this occurs and seeks appropriate advice. Maintains timely and accurate client records in line with the Trust and Departmental records management policy. Demonstrates clinical effectiveness using evidence-based practice and Outcome Measures. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES Contributes to the development and delivery of the Service Action Plan. Actively participates in team meetings and within supervision sessions Contributes to the development of local clinical guidelines informed by evidence. Understands legislation and adheres to National and Local clinical guidelines. Adheres to service pathways and standard operating procedures. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESOURCES Maintains equipment, ensuring standards of safety are maintained. Uses resources efficiently. Reports if stock levels are low or equipment is required to deliver safe assessment PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable for own professional actions Recognises professional boundaries and seeks advice as appropriate Understands and adheres to Trust policies and professional standards Works independently accessing supervision within an appraisal framework. In the first-year post qualification this will be part of the Newly Qualified Therapists transitional framework Accountable for own professional actions. Recognises professional boundaries and seeks advice as appropriate.

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