Speech and Language Therapist

Job summary

A fabulous opportunity has arisen to work in our award winning team. The Children's Speech & Language Therapy Service is part of MPFT and provides a service to south Staffordshire and surrounding areas. We also provide services to the University Hospital of North Midlands, as well as to a range of other commissioners in educational /care settings.

We are a nationally recognised team for leadership and excellence in prioritisation, developing universal and targeted approach and training. Our innovative Stoke speaks out www.stokespeaks.org approach has won 16 national awards. Our North Staffordshire Risk Matrix prioritisation tool has been shared with over 20 NHS services and we have a strong local and national reputation for high quality.The service is needs lead and is able to offer you:

• opportunity to work with a wide range of speech, language & communication needs
• part of a supportive, positive and solution focused team
• regular clinical support groups, team meetings, team development days
• professional development via our appraisal system;
• routine clinical/managerial supervision;
• excellent training and development opportunities;
• a friendly working environment and flexible working arrangements;
• excellent library facilities.

For further information please contact Jennifer Heath, Team Leader on 01543 509796

Main duties of the job

• Assess, diagnose and manage the identified communication difficulties of children in different settings across North Staffordshire.
• Advise and support parents/carers in their understanding of the communication difficulties diagnosed and the clinical decision made.
• Maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with professional and Trust standards and policies.
• Work closely with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues in planning and delivering a service to meet the identified needs of the children referred to the service.
• Work with relevant medical, nursing, social and educational professionals either directly or indirectly to ensure that they understand a child's communication profile.
• Provide written programmes of work and reports for children.
• Provide written reports to the Education Department when a Health and Education Plan is being developed.
• Attending meetings in relation to children on the case load.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

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