Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a permanent Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative, friendly and well-supported team working with children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) within the community across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The team is very supportive and inclusive. We have regular team meetings and can support your CPD through a variety of activities and team days aimed at sharing best practice and learning. It is a great environment to develop your career.

We have a thorough induction programme which includes buddying and structured supervision.

The job description and person specification are attached and provide full details of the role, as well as the essential criteria required. We have an excellent supervision structure to support your clinical development.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for:

Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based interventions for children and young people with SLCN.
Communicating complex and sensitive information to a range of listeners.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively in a range of environments to maximise the outcomes of children and young people in partnership with others.
Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise your work and where appropriate the work of others on a day-to-day basis.
Maintaining up to date evidence-based skills, knowledge and clinical competence.

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-0552

Job locations

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification are attached in supporting information. Please see for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description and person specification are attached in supporting information. Please see for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Speech and Language degree.

Experience

Essential

Experience of assessment and intervention approaches for children with SLCN.
Evidence of team working and organisational skills.
Evidence of problem solving and negotiation skills.

Desirable

Previous experience of mentorship/support of other Speech and Language Therapy colleagues.

Standard Requirements

Essential

Evidence of understanding the principles of equality and diversity.
Evidence of understanding the principles of confidentiality and data protection.
Evidence of understanding the needs of service users of the Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised Speech and Language degree.

Experience

Essential

Experience of assessment and intervention approaches for children with SLCN.
Evidence of team working and organisational skills.
Evidence of problem solving and negotiation skills.

Desirable

Previous experience of mentorship/support of other Speech and Language Therapy colleagues.

Standard Requirements

Essential

Evidence of understanding the principles of equality and diversity.
Evidence of understanding the principles of confidentiality and data protection.
Evidence of understanding the needs of service users of the Trust.

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.