Job summary
Children's Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5 - 37.5 hours - Fixed Term Post until 01/08/2026 (maternity cover)
There has never been a more exciting time to join the ISCAN (Integrated Service for Children with Additional Needs) team. We are moving forward in growing our service following some recent investment for our workforce and also to enhance our Local Offer. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to be involved in the development of our new ISCAN website. In addition, the Trust are working with the team to develop some innovative approaches to redesign pathways with the goal of delivering improved care for our children and families across Tameside and Glossop.
Our organisation recognises the value and contribution Allied Health Professionals make to the NHS as the third largest workforce. As such, Tameside and Glossop ICFT are taking part in the national AHP workforce supply project. This project seeks to support the professional development and growth of this workforce to meet the continually evolving needs of the populations these highly skilled practitioners serve. It could not be a better time to join our organisation and be a part of the exciting future ahead."
Are you a qualified Speech & Language Therapist wanting to use your skills to work with children, young people and their families? Newly qualified therapists will be considered for this vacancy.
Main duties of the job
You will be working within our complex needs team supporting children with a range of communication difficulties in Tameside and Glossop (ages 0-19).
The role provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals within a multi-disciplinary team providing a high quality, child-centred service.
We can offer clinical and management supervision, specialist support by experienced staff and continuing professional development.
Our organisation recognises the value and contribution Allied Health Professionals make to the NHS as the third largest workforce. As such, Tameside and Glossop ICFT are taking part in the national AHP workforce supply project. This project seeks to support the professional development and growth of this workforce to meet the continually evolving needs of the populations these highly skilled practitioners serve. It could not be a better time to join our organisation and be a part of the exciting future ahead."
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Full UK Driving Licence and Access to a vehicle for work
Knowledge
Essential
- To be IT literate
- Excellent knowledge of child development
- Good working knowledge of therapy
- Child Protection Awareness
- Understanding of evidence based practice and the implications for clinical practice.
Desirable
- To have knowledge of electronic patient management systems e.g. EMIS
- Knowledge of Early Help Assessment framework and common processes and theoretical models
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working /clinical placement with children with SLCN
- Evidence of current and ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Previous experience gained in NHS setting
- Experience of managing or supervising therapy assistants and technical instructors
Skills
Essential
- To be competent in assessing a range of communication difficulties, devising SMART targets and providing treatments.
- To be able to prioritise and plan own workload appropriately.
- To have good communications skills and be able to adapt to sometimes sensitive or difficult circumstances.
- To be a positive member of the team and be able to motivate children and adapt treatment plans to individual children's needs.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registration
- Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (RCSLT)
- Full UK Driving Licence and Access to a vehicle for work
Knowledge
Essential
- To be IT literate
- Excellent knowledge of child development
- Good working knowledge of therapy
- Child Protection Awareness
- Understanding of evidence based practice and the implications for clinical practice.
Desirable
- To have knowledge of electronic patient management systems e.g. EMIS
- Knowledge of Early Help Assessment framework and common processes and theoretical models
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working /clinical placement with children with SLCN
- Evidence of current and ongoing CPD
Desirable
- Previous experience gained in NHS setting
- Experience of managing or supervising therapy assistants and technical instructors
Skills
Essential
- To be competent in assessing a range of communication difficulties, devising SMART targets and providing treatments.
- To be able to prioritise and plan own workload appropriately.
- To have good communications skills and be able to adapt to sometimes sensitive or difficult circumstances.
- To be a positive member of the team and be able to motivate children and adapt treatment plans to individual children's needs.
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).
