Job summary
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This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Learning Disability service within our East Cheshire Community Learning Disability Team, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is 0.6 fte, 22.5hrs per week.
This post is suitable for a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist, or a Speech and Language Therapist with more experience.
As a qualified Speech and Language Therapist you will be working within a multi-disciplinary community learning disability team. This role will involve working with adults with a diagnosed learning disability who may also have a diagnosis of other Neurodevelopmental disorders, and/or additional mental health support needs.
You will provide evidence based speech and language therapy assessment, treatment and intervention to service users around supporting their communication needs. There may also be the opportunity for supporting with/assessing eating and drinking difficulties dependent upon experience, relevant support and training will be provided for this.
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Jess Lovesey, Advanced Speech and Language Therapist
Main duties of the job
As a community post clinical interventions are provided in a variety of different settings including service user homes, day services and supported living environments. This will require the clinician to travel across the East Cheshire CLDT footprint on a regular basis.
You will work alongside more experienced SLTs to consolidate and develop your skills. If completing your Newly Qualified Competencies full support will be given.
You will be working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team who have person centred care at the forfront of everything they do.
The East Community Learning Disability Team has two bases, Rosemount site in Macclesfield and Catherine House in Crewe, feel free to discuss location of base options.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing training and personal development (Band 5)
Desirable
- Autism diagnostic qualification, e.g. ADOS, DISCO, etc
- Undertaken a range of short, relevant training courses
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of current evidence in the management of communication difficulties in adults with learning disabilities
- Ability to ensure effective communication where there are barriers to understanding
- Evidence of a developing ability to reflect on the complex aspects of a clients communication, including auditory, visual and non-verbal factors and to identify strategies to facilitate and enhance communication
- Knowledge of alternative and augmentative means of communication
- Awareness of Total Communication
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
- Interest in continuing professional development in the specified area of work
- Ability to produce reports / guidelines using media software, etc
- Able to manage own time and workload with support from a senior therapist
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate Specialist Interest Group / Regional Hub
- Experience of work in a variety or settings
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Familiar with signing systems e.g. Makaton / signalong
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience and undergraduate / post graduate level
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a paid or voluntary capacity or as a clinical placement
- Ability to work well within a team
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to others
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working collaboratively with other professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC Registered
- Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing training and personal development (Band 5)
Desirable
- Autism diagnostic qualification, e.g. ADOS, DISCO, etc
- Undertaken a range of short, relevant training courses
Knowledge & Expertise
Essential
- Knowledge of current evidence in the management of communication difficulties in adults with learning disabilities
- Ability to ensure effective communication where there are barriers to understanding
- Evidence of a developing ability to reflect on the complex aspects of a clients communication, including auditory, visual and non-verbal factors and to identify strategies to facilitate and enhance communication
- Knowledge of alternative and augmentative means of communication
- Awareness of Total Communication
- Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
- Interest in continuing professional development in the specified area of work
- Ability to produce reports / guidelines using media software, etc
- Able to manage own time and workload with support from a senior therapist
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate Specialist Interest Group / Regional Hub
- Experience of work in a variety or settings
- Evidence of post graduate study
- Familiar with signing systems e.g. Makaton / signalong
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience and undergraduate / post graduate level
- Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a paid or voluntary capacity or as a clinical placement
- Ability to work well within a team
Desirable
- Experience of delivering training to others
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working collaboratively with other professionals
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).
