Job summary
Would you like to come and join our innovative and forward thinking team?
We currently have a vacancy for a full time Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist. This post would be working with children and young people across Sandwell but especially assessing children and young people on the autism assessment pathway.
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
- ideally be ADOS trained but this is something we could offer once in post
- demonstrate good written and oral communication skills
- demonstrate effective organisational skills
- have a current driving license and have access to a car
This post is a paediatric community post so will could include clinic, school visits, nursery visits and contributing to the assessments for autism as well as many other diagnoses.
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.
You will work alongside a diverse, multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Specialist Teachers and Paediatricians to deliver evidence-based care and support, ensuring the best outcomes for our children and young people.
We also 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 WellComm Primary - both of which are published language screens that are used nationally. We are currently developing a new WellComm product.
We pride ourselves on being not only innovative and resourceful but also friendly, supportive and fun.
We are looking to recruit a Senior 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 (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification documents for details regarding the main roles and responsibilities of this post.
For further information please contact Kay Baker: 07817976710 or via The Lyng Centre: 0121 612 2345
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification documents for details regarding the main roles and responsibilities of this post.
For further information please contact Kay Baker: 07817976710 or via The Lyng Centre: 0121 612 2345
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Speech and Language Therapy from a recognised training establishment.
- Registration with RCSLT
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of a comprehensive, relevant and up-to date CPD record
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A range of post-graduate and post-competency experience working with children in a variety of settings, with a range of speech, language and interaction problems.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a caseload.
- Experience of working with assistants, students, newly qualified therapists and others as appropriate.
- Experience of participating in the delivery and development of training to a variety of recipients, both professional and non-professional.
- Experience of participating in clinical service development in response to local and national priorities involving research, audit and user feedback.
- Experience of working with a paediatric caseload
- Demonstrable experience in the assessment and diagnosis of children and young people with potential autism
Working conditions
Essential
- Car driver essential. Able to work flexibly across locations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree in Speech and Language Therapy from a recognised training establishment.
- Registration with RCSLT
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of a comprehensive, relevant and up-to date CPD record
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- A range of post-graduate and post-competency experience working with children in a variety of settings, with a range of speech, language and interaction problems.
- Experience of managing and prioritising a caseload.
- Experience of working with assistants, students, newly qualified therapists and others as appropriate.
- Experience of participating in the delivery and development of training to a variety of recipients, both professional and non-professional.
- Experience of participating in clinical service development in response to local and national priorities involving research, audit and user feedback.
- Experience of working with a paediatric caseload
- Demonstrable experience in the assessment and diagnosis of children and young people with potential autism
Working conditions
Essential
- Car driver essential. Able to work flexibly across locations
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).
