Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

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Job summary

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative Paediatric Speech and Language Therapists, who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children/young people with Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties.

Due to some funding from the Local Authority, we currently have vacancies for permanent, full time Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists based in our Taunton team/Wells and Yeovil Teams.

Although you would be based in one area team, you would be required to travel within your area to meet the needs of the caseload and across the county for meetings, training etc.

We would welcome applications from both Newly Qualified and Experienced Therapists and are happy to consider applicants who would like to work part time.

We will cover your first year registration fees!

Each base team for SLT has around 6-10 therapists who you would be working alongside, as well as Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues, Therapy Support Practitioners and excellent administrative support.

We have an induction programme in place to help you settle into your new role and offer regular supervision from experienced clinicians to support your ongoing development.

We hold regular team and professional therapy meetings and welcome applications for ongoing CPD training opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The position offers a varied caseload and you will undertake both initial assessments in clinic as well as ongoing caseload work in a variety of settings such as schools, clinic and family homes. The ongoing caseload work is organised to enable joint working, closer partnerships with educational settings and therapy opportunities.

This post will provide you with the opportunity to develop integrated working with colleagues from Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. You will also be working in close partnership with education and health colleagues in other services.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-DC6256154

Job locations

Families Hub/Priory House/Holly Court

Taunton/Wells/Yeovil

TA1 3EN


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Works individually and as part of SLT, integrated therapy and other multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams to provide a service for children and young people who have speech, language and communication difficulties
  • Independently assesses, diagnoses, formulates care plans, writes assessment reports and provides appropriate intervention for clients with speech, language and communication impairments.
  • Gathers relevant information from a variety of sources to inform diagnosis and decision making about individual clients.
  • Provides intervention and evaluates outcomes.
  • Involves clients, where appropriate, and their parents/carers in planning therapy programmes.
  • Maintains and provides full, accurate and comprehensive case records and reports.
  • Reflects on the auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of a clients communication and identifies appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness.
  • Develops clear care plans based on best practice.
  • Advises clients, carers and staff in Health and other agencies on supplementary or alternative means of communication, as appropriate.
  • Actively involves patients in decisions about their own healthcare.
  • Works with parents and Education staff to plan and evaluate developmental and educational targets relating to speech, language and communication.
  • Provides advice, training and support to educational staff, outside agencies, parents and carers, as appropriate, which may involve training in specific therapy techniques acquired via postgraduate training.
  • Provides advice for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and to contribute to Individual Education Plans.
  • When appropriate, writes reports, attends team meetings, case conferences, parents meetings and contributes to Annual Reviews of EHCPs.
  • Identifies opportunities for integrated clinical working and joint pathways with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues.
  • Refers on to other specialist Health and Education services as appropriate.

Please see attached JD for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Works individually and as part of SLT, integrated therapy and other multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams to provide a service for children and young people who have speech, language and communication difficulties
  • Independently assesses, diagnoses, formulates care plans, writes assessment reports and provides appropriate intervention for clients with speech, language and communication impairments.
  • Gathers relevant information from a variety of sources to inform diagnosis and decision making about individual clients.
  • Provides intervention and evaluates outcomes.
  • Involves clients, where appropriate, and their parents/carers in planning therapy programmes.
  • Maintains and provides full, accurate and comprehensive case records and reports.
  • Reflects on the auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of a clients communication and identifies appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness.
  • Develops clear care plans based on best practice.
  • Advises clients, carers and staff in Health and other agencies on supplementary or alternative means of communication, as appropriate.
  • Actively involves patients in decisions about their own healthcare.
  • Works with parents and Education staff to plan and evaluate developmental and educational targets relating to speech, language and communication.
  • Provides advice, training and support to educational staff, outside agencies, parents and carers, as appropriate, which may involve training in specific therapy techniques acquired via postgraduate training.
  • Provides advice for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and to contribute to Individual Education Plans.
  • When appropriate, writes reports, attends team meetings, case conferences, parents meetings and contributes to Annual Reviews of EHCPs.
  • Identifies opportunities for integrated clinical working and joint pathways with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy colleagues.
  • Refers on to other specialist Health and Education services as appropriate.

Please see attached JD for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Member of RCSLT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy at undergraduate level working with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties
  • Up to date theoretical knowledge
  • Experience of community speech therapy provision on placements

Desirable

  • Experience in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy at post-graduate level
  • Knowledge of symbol and signing systems of communication
  • Knowledge of current Educational and National Curriculum Issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Experience of working in an MDT
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a range of audiences including clients/carers
  • Basic knowledge of IT and computer skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Aware of limitations of own knowledge and experience.

Other

Essential

  • Car driver with valid UK driving licence or otherwise mobile with appropriate business insurance
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
  • HCPC Registration

Desirable

  • Member of RCSLT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy at undergraduate level working with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties
  • Up to date theoretical knowledge
  • Experience of community speech therapy provision on placements

Desirable

  • Experience in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy at post-graduate level
  • Knowledge of symbol and signing systems of communication
  • Knowledge of current Educational and National Curriculum Issues

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Experience of working in an MDT
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a range of audiences including clients/carers
  • Basic knowledge of IT and computer skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Aware of limitations of own knowledge and experience.

Other

Essential

  • Car driver with valid UK driving licence or otherwise mobile with appropriate business insurance

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Families Hub/Priory House/Holly Court

Taunton/Wells/Yeovil

TA1 3EN


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Families Hub/Priory House/Holly Court

Taunton/Wells/Yeovil

TA1 3EN


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Service Manager

Ruth Wood

ruth.wood@somersetft.nhs.uk

07471520419

Details

Date posted

01 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-DC6256154

Job locations

Families Hub/Priory House/Holly Court

Taunton/Wells/Yeovil

TA1 3EN


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