Sheffield Experts at Hand MDT Model; Speech, Language and Communication and Occupational Therapy Services - Market Engagement

Tender description

SCC intends to procure two services. A Speech, Language and Communication support service and an Occupational Therapy support service that will: • Provide expert advice, assessment, and intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and occupational therapy (OT) needs. • Support delivery of the Experts at Hand multidisciplinary team (MDT) model within education settings in line with DfE Experts at Hand Guidance . • Contribute to both direct clinical input and indirect support, including: o Workforce training and capability building. o Advice to education staff and families. o Participation in multi-agency planning. The services will form part of a broader MDT offer alongside professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Specialist Teachers and other health professionals, enhancing capacity within the system to provide support for schools, children and their families. Lot 1: Speech, Language and Communication Needs SLCN Model • 4 x Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists (SLT). • 7 x SLT roles currently costed at a top band 5 / bottom band 6. Additional information: Key features include: • Co-location with education and care professionals in locality teams. • Delivery within schools and community settings. • Providing support to schools, children and families across 5 key domains: o Family support. o Environment. o Assessment. o Intervention. o Workforce development. • Working within an outcomes-focused framework. • Participation in test-and-learn cycles, adapting practice based on local and national learning. • Clinical supervision with operational delivery integrated locally. The expected workforce models currently include a mix of senior and developmental roles embedded across localities (indicative and subject to final commissioning decisions). Lot 2: Occupational Therapy OT Model • 4 x Band 7 Occupational Therapists (OT). • 7 x OT roles currently costed at top of band 5 / bottom of Band 6. Additional information: Key features include: • Co-location with education and care professionals in locality teams. • Delivery within schools and community settings. • Providing support to schools, children and families across 5 key domains: o Family support. o Environment. o Assessment. o Intervention. o Workforce development. • Working within an outcomes-focused framework. • Participation in test-and-learn cycles, adapting practice based on local and national learning. • Clinical supervision with operational delivery integrated locally. The expected workforce models currently include a mix of senior and developmental roles embedded across localities (indicative and subject to final commissioning decisions).