Children's Speech and Language Therapist
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Job summary
Would you like to come and join our innovative and forward thinking team?
We need a Speech and Language Therapist to come and cover maternity leave with the possibility of this post being extended.
The successful applicant will:
- have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- be registered with the HCPC and RCSLT
- have experience working with children & young people
- demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
- demonstrate effective organisational skills
- have a current driving license and have access to a car
There is a possibility that this post may become Full Time
For further information please contact Kay Baker: 07817976710 or via The Lyng Centre: 0121 612 2345
Main duties of the job
Assessment, diagnosis, advice and support for children across Sandwell.
We work with children aged from 0 to 16 or older if in full time education.
We provide a service in schools, clinics, nurseries and children's own homes.
We are an award winning team and have been recognised as Outstanding by CQC. We are the authors of WellComm Early Years and more recently WellComm Primary - both of which are published language screens that are used nationally.
We pride ourselves on being not only innovative and resourceful but also friendly, supportive and fun.
We are looking to recruit a Speech and Language Therapist to join our Integrated Children's Community Therapy Service in Sandwell (Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech & Language Therapy).
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve life
Details
Date posted
11 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Term time hours
Reference number
381-CT-6212809
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Sandwell
B71 4HJ
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Sandwell
B71 4HJ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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