Job summary
The Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust provides Speech and Language Therapy Services across the whole of Staffordshire, working with commissioners in both education and health services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The post is a full time permanent post based in the South Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team in the East Staffordshire area. The post is 5 days per week (37.5 hours). Part time hours will be considered.
The post holder will hold a caseload that predominantly covers clinics, nurseries and schools across Tamworth. There may be some travel required to attend team meetings and supervision in other settings across the geographical area. The successful applicant may be asked to work in other areas within the south in response to clinical demand.
Main duties of the job
This post would be suitable for an experienced or newly qualified band 5 therapist who is looking for the opportunity to develop experience in the role and to work as part of a Speech and Language Therapy team within the NHS.
The service supports children and young people with a range of communication needs through assessment and intervention in homes, schools and clinics.
The post will also involve supporting children with SEND, and contributing to EHCPs.
There are opportunities to gather a range of experience with different clinical caseloads throughout this role. We have robust induction and supervision processes to ensure staff are supported in their role.
About us
The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service offers:
- regular managerial and clinical supervision sessions;
- regular team meetings;
- professional development via our appraisal system;
- in-service training and excellent library facilities;
We offer excellent training and development opportunities, a friendly working environment and flexible working arrangements.
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached documents for further details.
If the successful candidate is newly qualified, they will enjoy a robust induction process which supports them during their first year in the role. This includes shadowing, caseload discussions, supervision sessions, and in house or external training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached documents for further details.
If the successful candidate is newly qualified, they will enjoy a robust induction process which supports them during their first year in the role. This includes shadowing, caseload discussions, supervision sessions, and in house or external training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language therapy
Desirable
- Registration with / about to apply for registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric speech and language therapy experience during training i.e. Clinical placement. Assessment and management of developmental speech, language and communication difficulties in children across different settings. Experience of working in community clinics.
Desirable
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance, data protection, HCPC and RCSLT standards and safeguarding children.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate commitment to team working. oAbility to work independently. oAbility to form effective working relationships with professionals internal and external to the organisation. oExcellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to produce clear and accurate reports in a timely manner. oExcellent organisational skills. Able to prioritise work to deadlines. oAble to work on own initiative with direction. Able to judge appropriately when advice, direction or authority to proceed is required. oDemonstrates an understanding of confidentiality in the NHS. oGood skills of self-awareness and the impact on others. oStrong computer literacy skills and ability to use Microsoft Offices systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language therapy
Desirable
- Registration with / about to apply for registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Paediatric speech and language therapy experience during training i.e. Clinical placement. Assessment and management of developmental speech, language and communication difficulties in children across different settings. Experience of working in community clinics.
Desirable
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance, data protection, HCPC and RCSLT standards and safeguarding children.
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate commitment to team working. oAbility to work independently. oAbility to form effective working relationships with professionals internal and external to the organisation. oExcellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to produce clear and accurate reports in a timely manner. oExcellent organisational skills. Able to prioritise work to deadlines. oAble to work on own initiative with direction. Able to judge appropriately when advice, direction or authority to proceed is required. oDemonstrates an understanding of confidentiality in the NHS. oGood skills of self-awareness and the impact on others. oStrong computer literacy skills and ability to use Microsoft Offices systems.
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).
