Band 7 Locum Paediatric ASD/ADOS Speech and Language Therapist - Birmingham

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Job Title: Locum Paediatric ASD/ADOS Speech and Language Therapist Banding: Band 7 Location: Birmingham Working Hours: Full Time (Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 5 PM). Part-time or flexible working will be considered. Duration: Initial 12-week period with the possibility of extension Rate: Competitive

Opening Paragraph: We are seeking a Full Time / Part Time Band 7 Highly Specialised Speech and Language Therapist to work within Children’s and Families Services (City Wide) in Birmingham. The candidate must have experience working with Paediatric ASD / ADOS. This role requires a professional with a strong background in paediatric speech and language therapy and a commitment to providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities: As a Band 7 Locum Paediatric ASD/ADOS Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide therapy at a highly specialist level, working in partnership with other agencies and disciplines to support holistic assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children and young people. You will be part of multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams delivering specialist interventions according to agreed service packages of care and pathways. Your role will involve developing and maintaining effective working relationships with parents, carers, and other stakeholders, using highly developed negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. You will also maintain, develop, and promote excellence in clinical practice within the specialist area, contributing to safe and effective practice based on current research and evidence-based practice. Additionally, you will demonstrate clinical leadership, represent the local team/service area in meetings, and contribute to identifying and delivering training needs for team members and other professionals.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Experience working with Paediatric ASD / ADOS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams

• Proficiency in holistic assessment, diagnosis, and intervention

• Commitment to maintaining and promoting excellence in clinical practice

• Clinical leadership skills

• Ability to develop and deliver training

• Own transport and willingness to travel to meet service needs.

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