Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated speech and language therapist to help us support children and young people in a range of settings across Essex.
This Band 7 role involves co-ordinating, supporting and delivering a high quality, evidence based service in a range of settings, predominantly within the clinical fields of complex needs and AAC. There are also opportunities to supervise and manage therapists, developing their skills, as well as therapy assistants.
Main duties of the job
To lead on service delivery in designated settings
To hold a highly specialist clinical caseload within these schools.
To supervise and line manage therapists and assistants
To contribute to the planning and service delivery of the Therapies service
To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team, as well as the wider multi disciplinary SEND Therapies team.
About us
Working for our Organisation
Provide is a highly respected award-winning health and social care provider. We are growing in size and influence, transforming lives by treating, caring and educating people. We recognise the value of recruiting a diverse, multi-cultural workforce by encouraging diversity through our recruitment practice.
We believe in investing in our staff and rewarding high standards of care. We offer development opportunities as well as a wide range of benefits.
This post is eligible to join the NHS Pension Scheme
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description.
To lead on service delivery in designated schools.
To hold a highly specialist clinical caseload within these schools, predominantly in the clinical fields of complex needs and AAC.
To supervise and line manage band 5/6 therapist and speech and language therapy assistants
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description.
To lead on service delivery in designated schools.
To hold a highly specialist clinical caseload within these schools, predominantly in the clinical fields of complex needs and AAC.
To supervise and line manage band 5/6 therapist and speech and language therapy assistants
Person Specification
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to a variety of sites
- Computer literate and able to use SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language degree
- Registered member of Health Professions Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant in depth clinical knowledge in the area of people with complex speech, language and health needs
- Well-established knowledge of a wide range of conditions and treatments for children with complex speech, language and communication difficulties
Desirable
- Knowledge of low and high-tech AAC methods
Person Specification
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel to a variety of sites
- Computer literate and able to use SystmOne
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language degree
- Registered member of Health Professions Council
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant in depth clinical knowledge in the area of people with complex speech, language and health needs
- Well-established knowledge of a wide range of conditions and treatments for children with complex speech, language and communication difficulties
Desirable
- Knowledge of low and high-tech AAC methods
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
