Job summary
Walsall Healthcare Speech and Language Therapy Department has a part time vacancy for a band 5 therapist within the Children's Service. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and creative therapist who is passionate about making a difference for children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs. We welcome applications from newly qualified and experienced therapists. We provide an induction programme, including preceptorship support and regular supervision from experienced clinicians to support ongoing development to complete the transitional framework.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to deliver speech and language therapy to children and young people with a diverse range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), including those with special educational needs (SEND), across a range of settings and organisations.
The role is in a range of community settings including nurseries and schools, clinics and homes. The successful applicant should be keen to develop their skills working with children with a range of developmental and acquired conditions. You are required to travel within the area. Travel expenses are subsidised.
The successful applicant will work closely with therapists and Allied Health Professional support workers. The dynamic and supportive team values working with service-users to improve outcomes for children with speech, language, and communication needs. There is a focus on a multi-disciplinary team working. The team lead on new initiatives and have an excellent reputation for partnership working.
Walsall SLT service is a district-wide, integrated service, with a professional head of service. The service sits within a forward thinking allied health professionals care group.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular supervision. The benefits of working in Walsall include the vibrant community, small size of the area and the opportunity to become part of a well-established team. You will be just a short distance from major cities and excellent motorway networks making Walsall a perfect place to explore the surrounding areas.
Walsall speech and language therapy team is dynamic and highly supportive. Working closely in partnership with service users, and with other agencies the service strives to provide high quality care, leading in new initiatives and service improvements. The service forms part of a wider allied health professionals care group where the unique nature of the SLT role is celebrated and promoted, with associated training and learning opportunities.
The team provides robust supervision and support to all staff and a preceptorship programme to newly qualified staff.The team is led by a strong leadership team who co-ordinate services and report on performance and quality. The service is committed to continuing professional development through supervision, training and team meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to deliver speech and language therapy to children and young people with a diverse range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), including those with special educational needs (SEND), across a range of settings and organisations.
Key Responsibilities
COMMUNICATION
- Communicates complex condition specific information from assessment to clients, carers and multi-disciplinary team members.
- Contributes to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary working across organisations through the development of appropriate care plans.
- Promotes the role and understanding of the profession within the local community.
- Provides clear and concise written reports in line with departmental standards.
- Provides advice training and support to others regarding the appropriate management and care of clients.
- May respond initially to complaints reporting to the Head of service on all occasions.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Understands and adheres to national and local clinical guidelines.
- Understands legislation as it relates to the clinical area.
- Understands and adheres to Trust policies relevant to the service area.
- Identifies areas for own personal/professional portfolio developed within an appraisal framework.
- To participate in the development and training of other professionals with support from senior colleagues
- To provide work-based observations for students from SLT and other relevant professional groups.
- Applies professional knowledge obtained through 1st degree level qualifications to clinical practice.
- Applies knowledge obtained through post-graduate short courses.
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
- Makes appropriate clinical decisions regarding assessment and intervention, with access to a supervisor as required.
- Defines a differential diagnosis based on assessment findings.
- Participates in departmental research and audit projects.
- Refers client on to other services as appropriate.
- Identifies risk and reports to Supervisor.
PLANNING AND ORGANISATION
Manages own time and prioritises workload.
Manages caseload within departmental standards, seeking support from senior colleagues as appropriate.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLIENT CARE
Assesses, develops and implements SLT treatments.
Negotiates with carers/clients around individual case management, recognising breakdown/conflict when this occurs and seeks appropriate advice.
Maintains timely and accurate client records in line with the Trust and Departmental records management policy.
Demonstrates clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY OR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- Contributes to the development of the service action plan.
- Understands and adheres to the service action plan.
- Understands and adheres to policies and professional standards.
FREEDOM TO ACT
- Works independently accessing supervision within an appraisal framework In the first year post qualification this will be part of the newly qualified therapists transitional framework.
- Accountable for own professional actions.
- Recognises professional boundaries and seeks advice as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be required to deliver speech and language therapy to children and young people with a diverse range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), including those with special educational needs (SEND), across a range of settings and organisations.
Key Responsibilities
COMMUNICATION
- Communicates complex condition specific information from assessment to clients, carers and multi-disciplinary team members.
- Contributes to clinical teams both multi-disciplinary and uni-disciplinary working across organisations through the development of appropriate care plans.
- Promotes the role and understanding of the profession within the local community.
- Provides clear and concise written reports in line with departmental standards.
- Provides advice training and support to others regarding the appropriate management and care of clients.
- May respond initially to complaints reporting to the Head of service on all occasions.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- Understands and adheres to national and local clinical guidelines.
- Understands legislation as it relates to the clinical area.
- Understands and adheres to Trust policies relevant to the service area.
- Identifies areas for own personal/professional portfolio developed within an appraisal framework.
- To participate in the development and training of other professionals with support from senior colleagues
- To provide work-based observations for students from SLT and other relevant professional groups.
- Applies professional knowledge obtained through 1st degree level qualifications to clinical practice.
- Applies knowledge obtained through post-graduate short courses.
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
- Makes appropriate clinical decisions regarding assessment and intervention, with access to a supervisor as required.
- Defines a differential diagnosis based on assessment findings.
- Participates in departmental research and audit projects.
- Refers client on to other services as appropriate.
- Identifies risk and reports to Supervisor.
PLANNING AND ORGANISATION
Manages own time and prioritises workload.
Manages caseload within departmental standards, seeking support from senior colleagues as appropriate.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CLIENT CARE
Assesses, develops and implements SLT treatments.
Negotiates with carers/clients around individual case management, recognising breakdown/conflict when this occurs and seeks appropriate advice.
Maintains timely and accurate client records in line with the Trust and Departmental records management policy.
Demonstrates clinical effectiveness by the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY OR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- Contributes to the development of the service action plan.
- Understands and adheres to the service action plan.
- Understands and adheres to policies and professional standards.
FREEDOM TO ACT
- Works independently accessing supervision within an appraisal framework In the first year post qualification this will be part of the newly qualified therapists transitional framework.
- Accountable for own professional actions.
- Recognises professional boundaries and seeks advice as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved SLT degree or due to qualify
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant skills and knowledge related to speech, language and communication
Communication skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Achieved SLT degree or due to qualify
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Relevant skills and knowledge related to speech, language and communication
Communication skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
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).
