Job summary
Would you like to be part of a large, dynamic, integrated children's therapy service? Then come and join HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust.
We have developed an integrated model of working with therapy teams increasingly working together to provide holistic models of care. In addition excellent working relationships with early years, schools, health and social care colleagues is allowing us to share our expertise more widely and create innovative ways of working together to better meet the needs of both the child and their family.
We have a telephone advice line and a Schools Therapy Resource Pack and we run regular INSET training to empower families, pre-schools and schools to support children at a universal and targeted level to develop their functional, physical and communication needs .
We value our staff highly and offer full induction, clinical supervision and appraisal, CPD opportunities and professional, clinical, managerial and peer support.
We're looking for an experienced, innovative and proactive Speech and Language Therapist, with Level C Dysphagia competencies, to come and join our friendly, supportive Southampton City Children's Therapies Team.
You will support infants, children and their families with eating and drinking difficulties and will have great support and supervision from highly specialist therapists from our Trust-wide Dysphagia team.
The post is part time. Good communication skills with children, families and professionals is essential. Own transport essential.
Main duties of the job
HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust Integrated Children's Therapy service is for children aged 0-19 who experience challenges with physical disability, daily functional activities, eating and drinking skills, speech, language and communication.
This is a community service delivered in children's homes, pre-school settings, Children's Centres, mainstream schools, special schools, and community clinics.
Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists work together with children and their families as part of multi-agency teams with Health Care professionals across acute and community services, education, social care colleagues and equipment providers, to enable children achieve their therapy goals.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree level qualification or equivalent
- Registered member Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of Level C Dysphagia Competency (as per RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a range of paediatric speech and language disorders and delay
- Independent working in specialist paediatric clinical area
- Experience of receiving clinical supervision
- Experience of working in a changing environment
- Experience of integrated working in multi-disciplinary teams
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed non-verbal communication skills
- Highly developed analytical and reflection skills
- Ability to use a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relative to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- Good auditory discrimination skills and an ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills
- Ability to maintain intense concentration for prolonged periods, simultaneously analysing auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of a child's communication as required on a daily basis as an integral part of assessment and treatment
- Ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities
- Ability to reflect on practice both individually and with peers/ mentors
- Proven skills in prioritising and being flexible and adaptable to meet competing priorities
- Excellent organisational skills
- Efficient and dependable working practices
- Excellent training and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
- Relative post-graduate training e.g. Makaton, DLS, PECS, Hanen, dysphagia
- Competent in use of IT as required for the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree level qualification or equivalent
- Registered member Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of Level C Dysphagia Competency (as per RCSLT Dysphagia Competency Framework)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a range of paediatric speech and language disorders and delay
- Independent working in specialist paediatric clinical area
- Experience of receiving clinical supervision
- Experience of working in a changing environment
- Experience of integrated working in multi-disciplinary teams
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Highly developed non-verbal communication skills
- Highly developed analytical and reflection skills
- Ability to use a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relative to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- Good auditory discrimination skills and an ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills
- Ability to maintain intense concentration for prolonged periods, simultaneously analysing auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of a child's communication as required on a daily basis as an integral part of assessment and treatment
- Ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities
- Ability to reflect on practice both individually and with peers/ mentors
- Proven skills in prioritising and being flexible and adaptable to meet competing priorities
- Excellent organisational skills
- Efficient and dependable working practices
- Excellent training and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Highly developed negotiation and problem solving skills
- Relative post-graduate training e.g. Makaton, DLS, PECS, Hanen, dysphagia
- Competent in use of IT as required for the post
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
