Job summary
Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, innovative team? Are you interested in applying your skills to the rich and diverse community of Ealing? Do you want to work for an SLT service that is committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Staff Wellbeing?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join the Ealing SLT team working in PVIs. This role is to co-lead a pilot project with a Level 7 Nursery Officer which aims to focus on supporting private and voluntary (PVI) nursery settings in the timely identification and support of children with Speech Language and Communication Needs.
Main duties of the job
Project planning:To conduct a scoping exercise in terms of the number of PVIs in EalingUse local intelligence from LA to identify the PVIs that cater for the top 20% most deprived areas in EalingUse local intelligence from EY consultants, ES SEND, EP and therapies to identify which of those PVIS would benefit from increased support around early intervention.
Project evaluationEvaluate the pilot project through qualitative and quantitative means e.g. practitioner, parent/carer views, child's progress, outcome measures. Look at how this pilot project will be embedded within existing LA/Health provision to ensure early identification and quality sen support continues in each PVIIdentify the second set of PVIs to be targeted in Year 2 of the pilot.
This will be an ideal opportunity for an assistant who is looking to develop their experience in paediatric speech and language therapy who also has values that align with those of our organisation and is passionate about making a difference to children and young people.
The needs of the communities we serve can change requiring the service to evolve and develop. In light of this, the duties required in this role may also change in line with the service and therefore the successful candidate needs to be flexible to accommodate this.
About us
We're thrilled that you are thinking of joining us. With the new Elizabeth line, our trust has never been so well-connected to East and Central London and as far out as Reading making it easier to further your career with us!
Ealing is a leafy green and bustling borough situated in West London.
Ealing's vibrant multi-cultural population makes the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users. Every day brings a fresh challenge to our staff and being part of our service gives you the opportunity to work as one cohesive team.
Working within this role will require travel across the vast Borough of Ealing to a range of settings with your base being located at Ealing Broadway (Carmelita House).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you show how you meet each of the criteria of the person specification providing illustrative examples where possible; as this is what you will be shortlisted against.
The successful applicant will have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you show how you meet each of the criteria of the person specification providing illustrative examples where possible; as this is what you will be shortlisted against.
The successful applicant will have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- A Level standard or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent level in subject related to child development and/or speech language and communication development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience of carrying out administrative tasks effectively and efficiently
- Demonstrable experience of working with young children with additional needs and their families
- Experience of working in an educational setting
- Experience of developing and delivering training
- Knowledge of key legislation relating to Children with Special Educational Needs
Desirable
- Previous experience working with children with speech language and communication needs.
- Experience of service evaluation/audit
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Strong organisational ability
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to use initiative
- Strong Time Management skills
- Creative and neat in preparing therapy materials
- Ability to train others, adapting approach to suit needs of audience
- Practical skills and strategies in working with children with additional needs
- Excellent communication skills including presenting information to different audiences (children, parents, nursery staff)
- Good telephone manner
- Understanding and calm in potentially difficult situations
- Ability to adapt to working in a number of different locations with a number of different professionals
- Good writing skills
- An interest in the work of the Speech and Language Therapy Department
- Strong Computer skills
- Good observational skills
- Strong team working ability
Desirable
- Experience of supporting and supervising others
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- A Level standard or equivalent
Desirable
- Degree or equivalent level in subject related to child development and/or speech language and communication development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with experience of Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience of carrying out administrative tasks effectively and efficiently
- Demonstrable experience of working with young children with additional needs and their families
- Experience of working in an educational setting
- Experience of developing and delivering training
- Knowledge of key legislation relating to Children with Special Educational Needs
Desirable
- Previous experience working with children with speech language and communication needs.
- Experience of service evaluation/audit
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Strong organisational ability
- Ability to prioritise
- Ability to use initiative
- Strong Time Management skills
- Creative and neat in preparing therapy materials
- Ability to train others, adapting approach to suit needs of audience
- Practical skills and strategies in working with children with additional needs
- Excellent communication skills including presenting information to different audiences (children, parents, nursery staff)
- Good telephone manner
- Understanding and calm in potentially difficult situations
- Ability to adapt to working in a number of different locations with a number of different professionals
- Good writing skills
- An interest in the work of the Speech and Language Therapy Department
- Strong Computer skills
- Good observational skills
- Strong team working ability
Desirable
- Experience of supporting and supervising others
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).
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).
