Job summary
We are looking for experienced Speech & Language Therapists to join our Mainstream Paediatric Service. We have the equivalent of 3 term time only posts available, and would consider applicants wanting to work 3 to 5 days a week.
The posts cover "bought in contracts" across primary schools in Sheffield, with some secondary sessions also available. Each post includes an afternoon a week supervision, meetings and CPD needs. Caseloads within the schools are large and complex, and include children with DLD, autism, complex needs, language and phonology disorders. A good understanding of working within a culturally diverse demographic will also be required.
You will work alongside school staff, particularly the school leadership teams, to identify school priorities, and may be required to work at universal, targeted and specialist levels (Wave 1, 2 and 3). Candidates applying will therefore need to demonstrate well-developed collaborative working practices and the ability to work flexibly and problem-solve at a high level.
All sessions sit within the mainstream school's team where you are able to access support from clinical leads in a range of specialisms. You will work in collaboration with the therapist providing NHS funded input for the school.
Applicants will be registered with the HPC and Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (UK). Due to the nature of the post, applicants must have access to their own transport.
Main duties of the job
- To work in partnership with schools to identify and prioritise their needs, including those at wave 1 and wave 2 (universal and targeted provision)
- To assess and evaluate children referred to speech and language therapy, and their communication context.
- To develop appropriate communication targets, and mentor staff and parents in skill building and the development of nurturing language learning environments.
- To provide information and advice to others regarding the management and care of clients with communication difficulties.
- To manage and prioritise own caseload
- To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge, including contributions to EHCPs.
- To participate in the development and delivery of training packages.
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work in partnership with schools to identify and meet their needs, including those at wave 1 and wave 2
- To assess and evaluate children referred to speech and language therapy, and their communication context.
- To develop appropriate communication targets, and mentor staff and parents in skill building and the development of nurturing language learning environments.
- To provide information and advice to others regarding the management and care of clients with communication difficulties.
- To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.
- To ensure that patients and their families are involved in the planning of their care plans wherever possible.
- To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.
- To demonstrate skills in motivating clients, and adults supporting them.
- To contribute to interagency/MDT collaborative working.
- To manage and prioritise own caseload
- To employ clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and therapy outcome measures.
- To gather activity data accurately and regularly.
- To participate in risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness.
- To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.
- To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.
- To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge, including contributions to EHCPs.
- To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust/agency policies.
- To share information with others observing data protection guidelines.
- To work with the team to continually evaluate service delivery and propose changes to working practices/procedures as appropriate.
- To collect and provide research data as required e.g. research for groups, own evidence-based practice, peer meetings, service development
- To supervise work of assistants and volunteers where appropriate.
- To supervise students on placement.
- To be a clinical supervisor for more junior therapists
- To be a mentor/ buddy for new staff.
- To participate in the development and delivery of training packages.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work in partnership with schools to identify and meet their needs, including those at wave 1 and wave 2
- To assess and evaluate children referred to speech and language therapy, and their communication context.
- To develop appropriate communication targets, and mentor staff and parents in skill building and the development of nurturing language learning environments.
- To provide information and advice to others regarding the management and care of clients with communication difficulties.
- To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.
- To ensure that patients and their families are involved in the planning of their care plans wherever possible.
- To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.
- To demonstrate skills in motivating clients, and adults supporting them.
- To contribute to interagency/MDT collaborative working.
- To manage and prioritise own caseload
- To employ clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and therapy outcome measures.
- To gather activity data accurately and regularly.
- To participate in risk management, quality standards setting and clinical effectiveness.
- To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.
- To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.
- To write reports reflecting specialist knowledge, including contributions to EHCPs.
- To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust/agency policies.
- To share information with others observing data protection guidelines.
- To work with the team to continually evaluate service delivery and propose changes to working practices/procedures as appropriate.
- To collect and provide research data as required e.g. research for groups, own evidence-based practice, peer meetings, service development
- To supervise work of assistants and volunteers where appropriate.
- To supervise students on placement.
- To be a clinical supervisor for more junior therapists
- To be a mentor/ buddy for new staff.
- To participate in the development and delivery of training packages.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of having worked with children in a mainstream setting from referral through to discharge across a range of clinical areas.
- Experience of working within a culturally diverse demographic.
- Experience of working collaboratively with carers and educational professionals.
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system such as System 1.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions for relevant client groups and ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- Knowledge and understanding of universal, targeted and specialist provision.
Attributes
Essential
- Resilience in coping with a busy, complex caseload, and carers/ professionals who are under emotional strain.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification (1st degree level or equivalent)
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and Health Professions Council
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development to post-graduate certificate level or equivalent short courses and CPD opportunities.
Desirable
- 2:1 BMed degree, or Distinction at Masters level.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of having worked with children in a mainstream setting from referral through to discharge across a range of clinical areas.
- Experience of working within a culturally diverse demographic.
- Experience of working collaboratively with carers and educational professionals.
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system such as System 1.
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions for relevant client groups and ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- Knowledge and understanding of universal, targeted and specialist provision.
Attributes
Essential
- Resilience in coping with a busy, complex caseload, and carers/ professionals who are under emotional strain.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification (1st degree level or equivalent)
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and Health Professions Council
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development to post-graduate certificate level or equivalent short courses and CPD opportunities.
Desirable
- 2:1 BMed degree, or Distinction at Masters level.
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
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).
