Job summary
We are seeking a passionate, innovative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team in North Cumbria. The team provide a service to South Cumbria, working in Millom, Ulverston or Barrow.
The role will be to support the development and delivery of the targeted and universal levels of the speech and language therapy service in line with current commission requirements.
To develop and deliver the targeted and universal levels of the speech and language therapy service in line with current commission requirements.
To collaborate with interagency work to ensure all children have appropriate language and communication opportunities to reach their desired outcomes.
Share expertise related to key messages and to model best practise with colleagues, families and practitioners, through delivery of training and signposting to other agencies.
To audit and review outcomes for stakeholders and children accessing targeted and universal speech and language therapy service levels.
To undertake effective and holistic assessment of children referred to understand the functional impact of any speech, language or communication.
Main duties of the job
In line with service demand, to assume responsibility and accountabilityfor a caseload of children and/or young people with diverse presentations holding the duty of care and prioritizing and managing the caseload independently.
In collaboration with the Band & Universal and Targeted Lead SLT, contribute to delivery of the universal and targeted speech and language therapy service. This will include:
identifying and utilising outcome measures in partnership with Universal SLT colleagues across the county and the management team, to measure the impact of the universal role
delivering and reinforcing key universal messages to families and practitioners in order to help develop children's communication skills.
planning and delivering training across the children's workforce to develop awareness of the importance of communication skills for every child
raising quality of provision in early years settings to support communication.
developing and reviewing referral criteria, pathways and screening tools.
supporting work at the pre-referral stage (e.g. triage function, health promotion and education, expectations of referrers etc)
raising awareness of the universal speech and language therapy role/service. -promotion of this level of response as being timely, safe and proximal to the child
contributing to relevant joint strategy development
establishing targeted level offer
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Registered with HCPC
- On-going membership with the RCSLT
- Evidence of formal training / self study / specialist experience to post graduate level.
Desirable
- Post qualification Dysphagia course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising, managing and prioritising a clinical caseload
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working with other professionals and agencies
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with special educational needs / learning disabilities
- Experience of working in community clinics and educational settings, including schools/units for children with learning disabilities/ communication disorders
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide variety of speech, language and communication disorders.
- To demonstrate a breadth of specialist knowledge with decision making underpinned by current evidence based practice, where many decisions will have significant implications for the child's future
- Knowledge of current clinical procedures
- Knowledge of educational policies and procedures relating to working practice as a therapist working in an educational setting
- Working knowledge of assessment and therapy materials, including alternative communication strategies, e.g. picture exchange, Makaton signing, etc.
- Knowledge of national imperatives e.g. public health programmes and children's centres recognising their influence at local level
- Ability to carry out and analyse results of various assessments appropriate for different clients, relating to age, disorder, standardisation, etc.
- IT ability, including word processing, presentation skills and ability to access software packages
- Negotiation and problem solving ability, in order to prioritise and strategise for assessment and intervention
- Skills in motivation of clients and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients
- Willingness to learn and be a reflective practitioner
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management, organisational and administration skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Willingness and ability to travel across the Trust as and when required.
- Willingness to work outside normal hours in order to meet business needs
- A flexible approach and willingness to adapt to change
- Equality and Diversity Training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
- Registered with HCPC
- On-going membership with the RCSLT
- Evidence of formal training / self study / specialist experience to post graduate level.
Desirable
- Post qualification Dysphagia course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of organising, managing and prioritising a clinical caseload
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working with other professionals and agencies
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with special educational needs / learning disabilities
- Experience of working in community clinics and educational settings, including schools/units for children with learning disabilities/ communication disorders
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide variety of speech, language and communication disorders.
- To demonstrate a breadth of specialist knowledge with decision making underpinned by current evidence based practice, where many decisions will have significant implications for the child's future
- Knowledge of current clinical procedures
- Knowledge of educational policies and procedures relating to working practice as a therapist working in an educational setting
- Working knowledge of assessment and therapy materials, including alternative communication strategies, e.g. picture exchange, Makaton signing, etc.
- Knowledge of national imperatives e.g. public health programmes and children's centres recognising their influence at local level
- Ability to carry out and analyse results of various assessments appropriate for different clients, relating to age, disorder, standardisation, etc.
- IT ability, including word processing, presentation skills and ability to access software packages
- Negotiation and problem solving ability, in order to prioritise and strategise for assessment and intervention
- Skills in motivation of clients and/or carers to engage in the therapeutic process
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients
- Willingness to learn and be a reflective practitioner
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management, organisational and administration skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Willingness and ability to travel across the Trust as and when required.
- Willingness to work outside normal hours in order to meet business needs
- A flexible approach and willingness to adapt to change
- Equality and Diversity Training
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).
