Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our bank to provide a specialist service for children/young people with Dysphagia/ complex communication needs.
The post holder will work within community and clinic settings to support pre-school children with complex communication and Dysphagia needs. The post holder will work closely with families and education staff to provide a coordinated service to children/young people with complex communication needs.
The post holder will have in-depth knowledge and experience in the area of ASC, as well as children with complex speech, language and communication difficulties. The post holder will have extensive experience of multi-disciplinary working and delivering training packages to a range of professionals. The post holder will be an integral part of a supportive team where training and personal development is encouraged.
BANK
Main duties of the job
To provide a specialist service for children/young people, who have complex speech, language and communication difficulties.
To provide a specialist service for children/ young people who have dysphagia needs.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree /diploma
- Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration knowledge relevant to the specialist area
- Highly specialist knowledge of a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Highly advanced communication & listening skills
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism.
- Experience of planning and completing audit & research.
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
- Experience of undertaking projects
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Relevant professional degree /diploma
- Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration knowledge relevant to the specialist area
- Highly specialist knowledge of a range of Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Highly advanced communication & listening skills
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism.
- Experience of planning and completing audit & research.
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff.
- Experience of undertaking projects
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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).
