Job summary
Children's Speech & Language Therapist - Band 5 or Newly Qualified
Full-time, Part-time & Term time hours considered
Salary is dependent on experience
£32,720 - £39,769 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Due to an ever-increasing demand for our services, Bromley Healthcare's Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service are continuing to expand our fantastic and supportive team.
All work will be supported through regular planned, as well as ad-hoc, supervision and training with Specialist Band 6 and Highly Specialist Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists.
We are keen to receive applications fromexperienced, enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Band 5 Speech & Language Therapistsand Newly Qualified (or soon-to-be qualified) Speech and Language Therapiststo join our friendly and supportive team. There are opportunities to work all year round or term-time only.
Interviews to be held 11th July 2024
Main duties of the job
You will work with a mixed paediatric caseload who have a range of speech, language and communication needs. You will be responsible for the management, assessment and treatment of the children on these caseloads, with the support of peers and more senior colleagues.
We have an excellent system of appraisal and clinical supervision for all staff. There are regular Band 5 seminars for internal training on a variety of clinical areas (e.g. Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder, Speech Disorders, Stammering, EHCP report writing, target setting), as well as the opportunity to apply for external training courses that interest you.
You will be part of a dynamic, committed team of staff delivering high-quality services to the population of Bromley. We believe in innovation and encourage staff to work in new and effective ways. Bromley Healthcare is an established social enterprise. As a shareholder you would have greater involvement and an opportunity to influence key decisions.
About us
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.
To provide a speech and language therapy service to patients with
communication and/or swallowing disorders with appropriate support from asupervisor.
To make a differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment, leading to decisions about intervention/treatment, seeking advice as appropriate.
To communicate complex condition-related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/otherprofessions.
To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients/clients and their careers in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the patient/clients difficulties and implications of the same.
To initiate and provide a variety of treatment options according to patient's needs, including the use of interpreters as appropriate, with support from senior therapists.
To negotiate and work closely with clients, carers, other professionals and families, agreeing decision-making and prioritisation relevant to the patient/clients management, devising agreed care plans based on bestpractice, seeking advice as necessary.
To use methods of alternative communication e.g. signing, symbols, speechsynthesisers after training to maximise the clients communication.
To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues, aiming to achieve effective communication, particularly where barriers tounderstanding exist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.
To provide a speech and language therapy service to patients with
communication and/or swallowing disorders with appropriate support from asupervisor.
To make a differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment, leading to decisions about intervention/treatment, seeking advice as appropriate.
To communicate complex condition-related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team/otherprofessions.
To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients/clients and their careers in particular when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the patient/clients difficulties and implications of the same.
To initiate and provide a variety of treatment options according to patient's needs, including the use of interpreters as appropriate, with support from senior therapists.
To negotiate and work closely with clients, carers, other professionals and families, agreeing decision-making and prioritisation relevant to the patient/clients management, devising agreed care plans based on bestpractice, seeking advice as necessary.
To use methods of alternative communication e.g. signing, symbols, speechsynthesisers after training to maximise the clients communication.
To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and families and colleagues, aiming to achieve effective communication, particularly where barriers tounderstanding exist.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
Professional Registration
Essential
- Health Professions Council License to practice.
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of developing responsibility for clinic and caseload management.
- Experience of working with other professionals relevant to client groups.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy.
- Well developed analytical skills with use of knowledge necessary for case load management, assessment and therapy relevant to client group e.g. prioritisation
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of clients/patients.
- Ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
- Skills in handling clients/ patients with disabilities.
- Ability to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods.
- Good analytical skills with use of knowledge necessary for case load management, assessment and therapy relevant to client group e.g. prioritisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
Professional Registration
Essential
- Health Professions Council License to practice.
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of developing responsibility for clinic and caseload management.
- Experience of working with other professionals relevant to client groups.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy.
- Well developed analytical skills with use of knowledge necessary for case load management, assessment and therapy relevant to client group e.g. prioritisation
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of clients/patients.
- Ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
- Skills in handling clients/ patients with disabilities.
- Ability to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods.
- Good analytical skills with use of knowledge necessary for case load management, assessment and therapy relevant to client group e.g. prioritisation.
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).
