Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within our innovative paediatric
service for a highly motivated, full-time, permanent children's speech &
language therapist as part of our dynamic and supportive speech and language therapy team.
This role requires a flexible and innovative Speech
& Language Therapist to work within a dedicated Children's Speech and language therapy team and is
committed to supporting children and families with communication difficulties.
The Children's SLT team provides assessment, treatment and advice to children and young people aged 0-19. We work in partnership with families. other health professionals and colleagues in education to maintain a holistic approach for children in the Wakefield district.
Our team offers:
Excellent opportunities for development through appraisal, dedicated clinical supervision and peer sessions plus safeguarding supervision.
well-resourced settings.
regular team meetings.
wellbeing support.
structured induction and supervision programme.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work within clinic settings, within mainstream schools and support with initial assessment clinics, offering assessment and therapy of children with speech, language and communication needs.
You will develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care and ensure effective communication to share and promote care for children and families.
You will promote high quality client-centred care ensuring clients are treated with dignity, equality and respect
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake
holistic assessments in order to determine a childs speech, language and
communication needs then plan, implement and evaluate care and determine goals
and outcomes.
To be responsible
for assessment and intervention in a clinic setting, working from a centralised
waiting list.
To be
responsible for, and manage, at least one school-contract based caseload as the
service requires.
To work
clinically and be able to care for children presenting with a wide range of
conditions and treatment requirements, initiating and promoting excellence in
clinical practice acting as a role model.
To support
initial assessment clinics as required.
To support
the wider team during times of sickness as directed by team lead.
To comply with the RCSLT Newly Qualified
Practitioner competencies
Prioritise existing workload in the context of
the NQP framework and in response to demand.
To maintain a culture which recognises, and works
in partnership with, clients and their carers, involving them in all decisions
relating to their care delivery.
To work with the Local Authority, private, third
sector and voluntary services, ensuring effective timely communication between
all agencies.
To be able to coordinate assessments of clients
referred and accept/decline where appropriate giving reasons why to referring
areas.
To contribute to the dissemination of information
between team members, using effective communication channels.
To liaise effectively with colleagues, other
agencies, clients and their carers to ensure an efficient system of
communication. Be able to vary how information is communicated dependent on the
recipients.
Participate in clinical supervision ensuring that
practice is maintained at high levels and is evaluated utilising appropriate
mechanisms.
To be
pro-active in self-development by participating in learning opportunities provided
through staff training and supervision & where feasible, undertake
work within a more specialist area of SLCN under the guidance & supervision
of more senior members of staff as part of career development (as opportunities
allow). This may include working with children having EHCPs in mainstream or
special schools, pre-school children with complex needs who are seen in
Hospital Children Centres or children attending resourced provision.
Maintain and update skills and knowledge through
life-long learning, especially within the sphere of childrens services.
To demonstrate and maintain own knowledge and
awareness of recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding the needs
of vulnerable children. Including participation in regular safeguarding
supervision at least once every 12 weeks, in line with trust policy. To attend
multi-agency safeguarding meetings as required.
To undertake all mandatory / essential training
as required by the Trust.
Demonstrate
a proactive approach to team working and a commitment to team development by
participating in & contributing to any working group as directed by the
service lead. To attend & participate in regular team meetings.
To maintain standards in ongoing health
information, both electronic and paper based, ensuring safe keeping and
confidentiality, accurate record keeping of relevant data and profiling. To input clinical information onto SystmOne
as per Trust policy.
To maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity
in relation to the patients and their treatment at all times.
Concisely record in the clients notes all
communications with relatives and other agencies to form a comprehensive record
and enable consistent information to be given by members of the team.
To regularly undertake & record, relevant
outcome measures (including TOMs) for the clients on caseload.
To provide opportunities for student training as
required.
To adhere to infection prevention policies to
reduce and minimise risks of heath care acquired infections and participate in
infection prevention audits.
To comply with Health & Safety policies
within the Trust and report any accidents or untoward incidents occurring
whilst on duty in accordance with Trust policies. Providing support for the root cause analysis
of any accidents or incidents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake
holistic assessments in order to determine a childs speech, language and
communication needs then plan, implement and evaluate care and determine goals
and outcomes.
To be responsible
for assessment and intervention in a clinic setting, working from a centralised
waiting list.
To be
responsible for, and manage, at least one school-contract based caseload as the
service requires.
To work
clinically and be able to care for children presenting with a wide range of
conditions and treatment requirements, initiating and promoting excellence in
clinical practice acting as a role model.
To support
initial assessment clinics as required.
To support
the wider team during times of sickness as directed by team lead.
To comply with the RCSLT Newly Qualified
Practitioner competencies
Prioritise existing workload in the context of
the NQP framework and in response to demand.
To maintain a culture which recognises, and works
in partnership with, clients and their carers, involving them in all decisions
relating to their care delivery.
To work with the Local Authority, private, third
sector and voluntary services, ensuring effective timely communication between
all agencies.
To be able to coordinate assessments of clients
referred and accept/decline where appropriate giving reasons why to referring
areas.
To contribute to the dissemination of information
between team members, using effective communication channels.
To liaise effectively with colleagues, other
agencies, clients and their carers to ensure an efficient system of
communication. Be able to vary how information is communicated dependent on the
recipients.
Participate in clinical supervision ensuring that
practice is maintained at high levels and is evaluated utilising appropriate
mechanisms.
To be
pro-active in self-development by participating in learning opportunities provided
through staff training and supervision & where feasible, undertake
work within a more specialist area of SLCN under the guidance & supervision
of more senior members of staff as part of career development (as opportunities
allow). This may include working with children having EHCPs in mainstream or
special schools, pre-school children with complex needs who are seen in
Hospital Children Centres or children attending resourced provision.
Maintain and update skills and knowledge through
life-long learning, especially within the sphere of childrens services.
To demonstrate and maintain own knowledge and
awareness of recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding the needs
of vulnerable children. Including participation in regular safeguarding
supervision at least once every 12 weeks, in line with trust policy. To attend
multi-agency safeguarding meetings as required.
To undertake all mandatory / essential training
as required by the Trust.
Demonstrate
a proactive approach to team working and a commitment to team development by
participating in & contributing to any working group as directed by the
service lead. To attend & participate in regular team meetings.
To maintain standards in ongoing health
information, both electronic and paper based, ensuring safe keeping and
confidentiality, accurate record keeping of relevant data and profiling. To input clinical information onto SystmOne
as per Trust policy.
To maintain confidentiality, privacy and dignity
in relation to the patients and their treatment at all times.
Concisely record in the clients notes all
communications with relatives and other agencies to form a comprehensive record
and enable consistent information to be given by members of the team.
To regularly undertake & record, relevant
outcome measures (including TOMs) for the clients on caseload.
To provide opportunities for student training as
required.
To adhere to infection prevention policies to
reduce and minimise risks of heath care acquired infections and participate in
infection prevention audits.
To comply with Health & Safety policies
within the Trust and report any accidents or untoward incidents occurring
whilst on duty in accordance with Trust policies. Providing support for the root cause analysis
of any accidents or incidents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT Degree
- HCPC registration or applied for
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant clinical experience
- Use of a variety of SALT assessments
Desirable
- Qualified experience as paediatric SALT
- Experience of use of effective outcome measures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of providing accurate records of communication consistent with legislation, policies & procedures
- Evidence of appropriate communication with people on complex matters and/or complex issues
- Understanding & experience of inter-agency working & services available within health & social care and education services
- IT literate
Desirable
- Clinical audit & evaluation
- Use of SystmOne
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Promote equality & value diversity
- Professional attitude & positive role model
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationships
- Evidence of relevant additional professional and clinical development
- Awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant legislation
- Evidence of caseload management skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the district
- Flexibility with regards to patterns of work
- Able to carry out duties commensurate with the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- SLT Degree
- HCPC registration or applied for
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant clinical experience
- Use of a variety of SALT assessments
Desirable
- Qualified experience as paediatric SALT
- Experience of use of effective outcome measures
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of providing accurate records of communication consistent with legislation, policies & procedures
- Evidence of appropriate communication with people on complex matters and/or complex issues
- Understanding & experience of inter-agency working & services available within health & social care and education services
- IT literate
Desirable
- Clinical audit & evaluation
- Use of SystmOne
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Promote equality & value diversity
- Professional attitude & positive role model
- Ability to work autonomously & as part of a team
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationships
- Evidence of relevant additional professional and clinical development
- Awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Understanding of relevant legislation
- Evidence of caseload management skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the district
- Flexibility with regards to patterns of work
- Able to carry out duties commensurate with the role
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).
