Job summary
The school aged speech and language therapy team
offer a link therapy service into mainstream and specialist primary and
secondary schools across Bristol, North Somerset and South
Gloucestershire. Work primarily takes
place within the schools, offering universal, targeted and specialist services
The service also offers enhanced input to schools
through a commissioned service which is designed to complement the core NHS
offer to schools.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work as part of the
commissioned services team, working across a number of primary and secondary
schools, offering an enhanced Speech and Language Therapy provision that is
above the core NHS offer.
The therapist will support the students and staff
through universal, targeted and specialist services, for those children whos
needs sit outside the core NHS service. The
post holder should have interest and experience in supporting children/YP in
both primary and secondary schools.
The postholder will be part of and benefit from the
support of the wider SLT team, with support and supervision from a highly
specialist speech and language therapist for children with complex needs.
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description and
Person Specification attached to this advert. Please read in full before
applying for this role.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week, part time hours may be considered.
Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy
staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice
in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to
accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not
already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa,
please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require
sponsorship
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role please refer to the Job Description and
Person Specification attached to this advert. Please read in full before
applying for this role.
This role is for 37.5 hours per week, part time hours may be considered.
Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy
staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice
in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to
accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not
already based in the UK. If you currently reside in the UK, and are on a visa,
please confirm what type of visa you hold, or confirm if you require
sponsorship
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a speech and language therapist in mainstream primary and/or secondary schools
- Sound understanding of the SEND code of Practice
- Post-qualification experience of working with children with needs across a range of core areas relevant to the post e.g. neurology, learning disabilities, outpatients, community, complex needs, Autism, Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development in areas applicable to the post
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
Desirable
- Experience of providing specialist support to children with complex motor and / or communication needs
- Knowledge / experience of the use of specialist paediatric equipment and manual handling guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Speech and Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a speech and language therapist in mainstream primary and/or secondary schools
- Sound understanding of the SEND code of Practice
- Post-qualification experience of working with children with needs across a range of core areas relevant to the post e.g. neurology, learning disabilities, outpatients, community, complex needs, Autism, Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Evidence of ongoing continued professional development in areas applicable to the post
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner e.g., caseload management, prioritising cases, effective organisation and time management skills
- Experience of working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
Desirable
- Experience of providing specialist support to children with complex motor and / or communication needs
- Knowledge / experience of the use of specialist paediatric equipment and manual handling guidelines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
