Job summary
South
Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust: Childrens Speech and Language Therapy.
Band 5
Childrens Speech and Language Therapy Post, full-time (37.5 hours per week), 18-month temporary contract.
We are seeking a qualified Band 5 Speech and
Language Therapist to join our Childrens Speech and Language Therapy Team in
South Tyneside and Sunderland.
You will work
within the Community and the Complex and Additional Needs parts of our team,
supporting children with a range of speech, language and communication needs in
nursery & school settings. You will
be based in Sunderland but will work with colleagues across our whole team. Our needs-led team is dynamic, well-structured
and well-run and you will have opportunity to work with other therapists and
assistants.
Come and work with
us!
Main duties of the job
You will have
experience of working with children with a range of speech, language and
communication difficulties, and be able to assess, plan and provide
intervention and therapy within a range of settings.
You will have
excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working in a
multi-disciplinary way to facilitate the best outcomes for children. You will
be well-supported by our dynamic Speech and Language Therapy team. You will be
part of a forward-thinking department that provides a range of specialist
services and is always striving to be innovative and put research into practice
to improve patient outcomes. Developing
our team members in their career path is the corner-stone of this. This will be
an ideal opportunity for a therapist looking to develop their skills in this
area who also has values that align with those of our organisation and is
passionate about making a difference to children and young people. Our Childrens Speech and Language
Therapy Team covers South Tyneside and Sunderland localities. There are excellent links across the
Childrens Therapy staff with joint supervision and sharing practice sessions.
Key
requirements: Enthusiasm for this client group, experience of working with children
with SLCN, team worker, HCPC registration, ability to meet
the transport requirements of this Post.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an SLT for Childrens Services.
To provide a clinical service to children with a wide range of speech, language and communication disorders.
To work autonomously assessing, differentially diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging patients with advice/supervision from senior clinicians.
To participate in clinical governance activity i.e. research ,audit, evidence-based practice.
To liaise with and advise other agencies/professionals involved with the patient.
To contribute to service planning, improvement and modernisation to ensure patient safety.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as an SLT for Childrens Services.
To provide a clinical service to children with a wide range of speech, language and communication disorders.
To work autonomously assessing, differentially diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging patients with advice/supervision from senior clinicians.
To participate in clinical governance activity i.e. research ,audit, evidence-based practice.
To liaise with and advise other agencies/professionals involved with the patient.
To contribute to service planning, improvement and modernisation to ensure patient safety.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to travel unaccompanied.
- Ability to move and handle equipment and clients.
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact phone number, or write 'no Number' if you do not have a one.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant/recognised Degree qualification in SLT - BSc/MSc.
- HCPC Registration.
- RCSLT membership eligibility.
Desirable
- CPD and previous experience of working at this level.
- Evidence of post-graduate training/CPD in SLCN.
- Completion of pre-registration year-RCSLT NQT competences signed off -full clinical autonomy.
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric clinical experience preferably gained since graduation.
- Previous experience of working with children.
Desirable
- Experience of treating or observing treatment of a range of Paediatric SLCN disorders.
- Experience of working with children with additional needs.
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Provision of training.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the full range of Childrens speech, language and communication problems.
- Excellent communication skills in all modalities.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Organisational skills and well-developed time-management skills.
Desirable
- IT skills.
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Audit R+D and evaluating service provision.
- Evidence of ability to plan and co-ordinate the work of others.
Person Specification
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to travel unaccompanied.
- Ability to move and handle equipment and clients.
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact phone number, or write 'no Number' if you do not have a one.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant/recognised Degree qualification in SLT - BSc/MSc.
- HCPC Registration.
- RCSLT membership eligibility.
Desirable
- CPD and previous experience of working at this level.
- Evidence of post-graduate training/CPD in SLCN.
- Completion of pre-registration year-RCSLT NQT competences signed off -full clinical autonomy.
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric clinical experience preferably gained since graduation.
- Previous experience of working with children.
Desirable
- Experience of treating or observing treatment of a range of Paediatric SLCN disorders.
- Experience of working with children with additional needs.
- Experience of multi-agency working.
- Provision of training.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the full range of Childrens speech, language and communication problems.
- Excellent communication skills in all modalities.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
- Organisational skills and well-developed time-management skills.
Desirable
- IT skills.
- Understanding of the principles of Clinical Audit R+D and evaluating service provision.
- Evidence of ability to plan and co-ordinate the work of others.
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).
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