Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two whole time equivalent Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service on a 6-month fixed-term basis.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills working with children and young people across a range of settings, including clinics, schools, and early years environments. You will bepart of a dynamic and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that makes a real difference to children and their families.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
-Assess, diagnose, and manage children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs.- Plan, deliver and delegate individualised, evidence-based intervention programmes.- Work collaboratively with parents, carers, education staff, and other professionals to support each child's communication development.- Contribute to team meetings, case discussions, and service improvement initiatives.- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to data collection and audit as required.-Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and continuing professional development opportunities.
About You
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who is:
-Qualified and registered (or pending registration) with the Health and Care ProfessionsCouncil (HCPC).-Passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full communication potential.-A reflective and proactive learner, keen to develop within a supportive team.- Able to build positive relationships with families and colleagues across education and health settings.- Flexible, organised, and confident in managing a varied caseload.
About us
We understand that whether you're just starting out or have plenty of experience, moving jobs can be both exciting and daunting, but you've made a great choice in considering joining Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hard working and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff all delivering high standards of patient care.
You will receive strong leadership, clinical supervision and regular peer support. We value commitment to professional development and training for all our staff. We are committed to continually developing and improving our service for the benefit of children and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team environment which champions equity, diversity and belonging in our workforce and for our patients.-Regular supervision from a Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist with opportunities for learning and development towards Newly Qualified Competencies-A commitment to supporting learning and development towards RCSLT Newly QualifiedCompetencies.- Separate line management and clinical supervision to support continued clinical and professional development.-Support from Speech and Language Professional Lead-A professionally led service that is based on evidence and data gathering.-A structured induction process and access to both SLT and non-SLT specific peer supportnetworks.-Flexible working options where possible.-Access to Trust health and wellbeing resources
Job description
Job responsibilities
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team environment which champions equity, diversity and belonging in our workforce and for our patients.-Regular supervision from a Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist with opportunities for learning and development towards Newly Qualified Competencies-A commitment to supporting learning and development towards RCSLT Newly QualifiedCompetencies.- Separate line management and clinical supervision to support continued clinical and professional development.-Support from Speech and Language Professional Lead-A professionally led service that is based on evidence and data gathering.-A structured induction process and access to both SLT and non-SLT specific peer supportnetworks.-Flexible working options where possible.-Access to Trust health and wellbeing resources
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Degree/Diploma.
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Undergraduate experience in a wide range of clinical area
- NHS or Social Service experience
- Good clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives.
- Basic understanding of Clinical Governance
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
- Ability to undertake assessment and formulate treatment/management programmes with patients/clients, acting as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Previous experience working at Band 5 leve
- Presentation skills
- Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate speech, language and communication difficulties in a children's therapy service
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
- Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
- Ability to organise own work and caseload
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Degree/Diploma.
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential
- Undergraduate experience in a wide range of clinical area
- NHS or Social Service experience
- Good clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF'S/ Local and National initiatives.
- Basic understanding of Clinical Governance
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
- Ability to undertake assessment and formulate treatment/management programmes with patients/clients, acting as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Previous experience working at Band 5 leve
- Presentation skills
- Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate speech, language and communication difficulties in a children's therapy service
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
- Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
- Ability to organise own work and caseload
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
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
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broad street plaza / princess royal community health centre
Northgate
Halifax
HX1 1UB
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
