Job summary
A wonderful opportunity for an experienced speech and language therapist to work within the 0-19 children's services team in Wakefield and wider partner agencies.Are you motivated, enthusiastic and committed to supporting children and young people and their families with their speech and language development? Do you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoy upskilling and training of professionals? Are you innovative in your practice consistently searching to improve services? If you fulfil these requirements this is the job for you!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have extensive specialist knowledge of speech, language and communication needs in children between the ages of 0-19 and will share this with colleagues and partners.The role will include providing supervision, training and guidance to practitioners in respect of individual case management and the implementation of evidence-based interventions.Establish effective working relationships with all colleagues, the wider Children's Directorate and key partner agencies within the Wakefield District.To work as an autonomous practitioner managing a defined workload, being professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work.Build and sustain trusted relationships with children, young people and their families.Contribute to the development of protocols, new and updated policy.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide advice and support to 0-19 staff and partner agencies regards childrens speech and language development, supporting signposting and onward referral as required.To agree and manage projects as determined by the needs of the service, through discussion with leadership colleagues.To ensure safekeeping of confidential patient records, equipment and own safety in line with trust policies and procedures when out in the community.Support the delivery of clinical supervision.Line management of junior staff where appropriate.Raise awareness of policies, with employees of HDFT and organisations where there is a service level agreement.Maintain good professional records according to HDFT guidance and any appropriate regulatory body.Contribute as required to research, audit and service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide advice and support to 0-19 staff and partner agencies regards childrens speech and language development, supporting signposting and onward referral as required.To agree and manage projects as determined by the needs of the service, through discussion with leadership colleagues.To ensure safekeeping of confidential patient records, equipment and own safety in line with trust policies and procedures when out in the community.Support the delivery of clinical supervision.Line management of junior staff where appropriate.Raise awareness of policies, with employees of HDFT and organisations where there is a service level agreement.Maintain good professional records according to HDFT guidance and any appropriate regulatory body.Contribute as required to research, audit and service development.
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- Graduate with recognised qualification in speech and language therapy
- Membership of HCPC
- Relevant experience at postgraduate level of working in a range of settings with children and young people
- Experience of training to both families and professionals
- Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency partners
- Knowledge and understanding of policies, continuous educational development and initiatives
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Experience of co production, designing training
- Understanding of ELIM and ASQ
- Awareness of Wakefield Families Together
- Delivering clinical supervision
Person Specification
Application and interview
Essential
- Graduate with recognised qualification in speech and language therapy
- Membership of HCPC
- Relevant experience at postgraduate level of working in a range of settings with children and young people
- Experience of training to both families and professionals
- Experience of working collaboratively with multi-agency partners
- Knowledge and understanding of policies, continuous educational development and initiatives
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Experience of co production, designing training
- Understanding of ELIM and ASQ
- Awareness of Wakefield Families Together
- Delivering clinical supervision
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).
