Job summary
Band 6 Paediatric SLT 2 days (we have another 2 day term time only post advertised as well)
1 year fixed term post to cover a maternity leave
15 Hours per week, term time only
Base: Kimberworth Place, Kimberworth Road, Rotherham S61 1HE (5 mins from Meadowhall shopping centre)
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist in our friendly and innovative Speech and Language Therapy team. The post will be working across 2-3 teams. Rotherham SaLT service works in specialist team caseloads to ensure that all therapists working with similar client groups are part of a strong supporting team (e.g. Clinic, preschool, DLD, SEN)
The post holder would need experience working with children and young people with developmental speech and language delays and disorders, Autism and SEN and preferably have experience working in a school environment collaboratively working with educational professionals to help meet the individual childs holistic needs.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
Taking case histories, assessment and intervention, writing advice for EHCPs and programmes of intervention, providing training, working with a referring on to other practitioners in health and education.
Rotherham is a friendly and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy department.
The department offers a formal mentoring, peer support and a Personal Development Review system which ensures that training and learning needs can be identified and met appropriately.
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
Rotherham
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the
second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a
place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement
overall
But don't just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of NHS policies, clinical guidelines and national agendas.
- Knowledge in using a range of formal and informal Speech and Language assessments
- To be able to provide clear written reports for school and EHCP plans
- Plan SLT intervention programmes
Desirable
- Ability to set and report on outcome measures
- Ability to deal with infrequent challenging behaviour with support from other staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy degree
- HCPC registered
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
- To communicate effectively with different professionals within schools, health and social care
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children with developmental Speech and Language difficulties
- Experience working with preschool and FS/KS1/KS2 children in schools, children centre and home settings
- Experience with working with children with communication difficulties associated with DLD and SEN/Autism
- Experience of delivering training to other professionals
Training and Education
Essential
- Provides learning and development to other professionals in Speech, Language and communication needs and interventions
Training and Education
Essential
- Provides learning and development to other professionals in Speech, Language and communication needs and interventions
Professional Registration/PIN
Essential
- Please enter HCPC registration
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of NHS policies, clinical guidelines and national agendas.
- Knowledge in using a range of formal and informal Speech and Language assessments
- To be able to provide clear written reports for school and EHCP plans
- Plan SLT intervention programmes
Desirable
- Ability to set and report on outcome measures
- Ability to deal with infrequent challenging behaviour with support from other staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Speech and Language Therapy degree
- HCPC registered
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
- To communicate effectively with different professionals within schools, health and social care
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with children with developmental Speech and Language difficulties
- Experience working with preschool and FS/KS1/KS2 children in schools, children centre and home settings
- Experience with working with children with communication difficulties associated with DLD and SEN/Autism
- Experience of delivering training to other professionals
Training and Education
Essential
- Provides learning and development to other professionals in Speech, Language and communication needs and interventions
Training and Education
Essential
- Provides learning and development to other professionals in Speech, Language and communication needs and interventions
Professional Registration/PIN
Essential
- Please enter HCPC registration
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).
