Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Speech & Language Assistant to provide 6 month maternity cover with experience of working with children and particular interest in working with pre-school children with developmental speech and language needs.
We offer:
a small team of friendly, supportive colleagues
opportunities for frequent contact with other speech and language therapists and AHPs
a well developed support, supervision and appraisal structure
a full programme of induction
opportunities for continuing professional development
Find out what it is like to work in our friendly, supportive teams which span hospital and community settings across vibrant and diverse North Central London first hand.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in the Early Years Speech and Language Therapy team which provides clinic-based assessment, support and intervention for pre-school children with a range of speech, language and communication needs, including speech delay/disorder, language difficulties/disorder, selective mutism and social communication differences.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trustbelieves that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work 3 days a week alongside a highly specialist Speech & Language Therapist in the Pre-school Language Unit (PSLU). The PSLU provides intensive group therapy for children with significant developmental speech and language difficulties, including Developmental Language Disorder. The PSLU is based at the Northern Health Centre and children attend 3 times a week for 10 weeks.
In addition to PSLU, for the other 2 days a week the post holder will support the wider team with a range of clinical and administrative tasks, including developing therapy materials and resources, running weekly groups alongside a therapist, sending out letters and reports and contacting parents to book appointments. The post holder may be asked to carry out observations of some children within their nursery setting and to share this information with the therapist to help inform the childs management plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work 3 days a week alongside a highly specialist Speech & Language Therapist in the Pre-school Language Unit (PSLU). The PSLU provides intensive group therapy for children with significant developmental speech and language difficulties, including Developmental Language Disorder. The PSLU is based at the Northern Health Centre and children attend 3 times a week for 10 weeks.
In addition to PSLU, for the other 2 days a week the post holder will support the wider team with a range of clinical and administrative tasks, including developing therapy materials and resources, running weekly groups alongside a therapist, sending out letters and reports and contacting parents to book appointments. The post holder may be asked to carry out observations of some children within their nursery setting and to share this information with the therapist to help inform the childs management plan.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Desirable
- Training or short courses relevant to the post, eg Makaton, autism awareness
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication
- Positive interest in working with children with additional needs and disabilities
- Know own limitations and when to ask for help or support
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of a Speech and Language Therapist
- Experience working with young children
Desirable
- Knowledge of some common speech, language and communication difficulties, eg Developmental Language Disorder, selective mutism, autism
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Desirable
- Training or short courses relevant to the post, eg Makaton, autism awareness
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication
- Positive interest in working with children with additional needs and disabilities
- Know own limitations and when to ask for help or support
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the role of a Speech and Language Therapist
- Experience working with young children
Desirable
- Knowledge of some common speech, language and communication difficulties, eg Developmental Language Disorder, selective mutism, autism
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).
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).
