Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to enhance the current Salt provision within Manchester City Council's Children's Services supporting families and carers whose CYP are 'On the Edge of Care'. This unique role identifies that our YP who are vulnerable because of their Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs also need support with their SLCN.
Do you have an interest in the field of SEMH, and would describe yourself as passionate in supporting the needs of this complex group of CYP? Do you have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team? Are you keen to try different ways of working?
Main duties of the job
As a highly skilled clinician you will be able to offer:
Assessment of SLCN for identified CYP, followed by support
(direct or indirect) and advice to ensure their needs are known and met. We are able to see our YP wherever they feel most comfortable - at home, at Alonzi House, at school etc.
A variety of training options that will inform clients, families, and caregivers about communication, social, and emotional skills, and provide strategies for supporting their needs
Consultation for all staff working at Alonzi House and our residential home - this includes the Outreach Team, Family Group Conference, Life Long Links team, external professionals and residential staff
Individualised interventions in collaboration with key staff members.
We are also looking for someone that can adapt and flex in a situation to meet the needs of our young people, and who can be creative in their critical thinking. However, and more importantly, we are looking for someone who can connect with our YP - regardless of the YP's vulnerabilities and presentation.
We are looking for a therapist who is self-aware and has a level of resilience that can support a strong emotional balance. This is a complex and challenging caseload.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited degree or equivalent Certificate to Practice (SLT)
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses, other postgraduate training or relevant Master's degree.
Desirable
- Member of the RCSLT
- Member of relevant special interest group
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Highly comprehensive theoretical knowledge of paediatric SLCN
- Knowledge and up to date use of assessment procedures and therapy techniques in specialist field - SEMH
- Understanding the issues affecting an inner city, multi-ethnic community
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with children with SLCN
- Considerable experience of working with CYP with SEMH
- Experience of working in a MDT taking responsibility for decision making
- Experience of training and supporting other SLTs and others
Personal Atrributes and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent prioritisation and time management skills
- Good negotiation and problem solving skills
- Well developed analytical and reflection skills
- Ability to work within a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited degree or equivalent Certificate to Practice (SLT)
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of completion of highly specialist short courses, other postgraduate training or relevant Master's degree.
Desirable
- Member of the RCSLT
- Member of relevant special interest group
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Highly comprehensive theoretical knowledge of paediatric SLCN
- Knowledge and up to date use of assessment procedures and therapy techniques in specialist field - SEMH
- Understanding the issues affecting an inner city, multi-ethnic community
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience of working with children with SLCN
- Considerable experience of working with CYP with SEMH
- Experience of working in a MDT taking responsibility for decision making
- Experience of training and supporting other SLTs and others
Personal Atrributes and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent prioritisation and time management skills
- Good negotiation and problem solving skills
- Well developed analytical and reflection skills
- Ability to work within a team
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).
