Job summary
We
have an exciting opportunity to grow our Children's SLT Team and are looking to
appoint several Speech and Language Therapists (Band 5) within our mainstream
pathway. There are permanent and fixed term roles available.
You will be working across the city
supporting children, young people, and their families within community clinics
and/or their educational setting who present with speech, language and
communication needs. We are looking for applicants with an SLT qualification
and who are registered or about to be registered with HCPC.
Main duties of the job
We
currently have up to 52.5 hours of Band 5 vacancy within the Leeds Children's
Speech and Language Therapy service to work as part of the mainstream community
clinics and schools offer across Leeds. You will provide assessment, diagnosis
and intervention for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
(SLCN).
You will work within a patch based team, compromising of other Speech
and Language Therapists, Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and Speech
and Language Therapy Assistants. You will be responsible for the delivery of
episodes of care that include assessment, interventions and ongoing support for
children, families and practitioners.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare
NHS Trust
Who
are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare
provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We
treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and
work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong
culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on
delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC
evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding"
for caring.
Perks
of the job
Our benefits range from generous
annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of
attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.ukclick
on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right
to Work
This role is based in the UK.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK -
either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having
secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in
the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider
carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you:
- Are you looking to develop you knowledge and skills as a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist?
- Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic and innovative team?
- Are you passionate and eager to provide the best and effective service to the children, young people and families in Leeds?
- You will be registered with both HCPC and RCSLT
- You will have achieved or be working towards completing RCSLT competencies and becoming an autonomous practitioner
- You will be supported within our well established mentoring programme to complete the RCSLT competencies where appropriate.
- You will be expected to work and liaise with others, such as parents/cares, education based staff and other professional colleagues.
- You will be reliable, friendly and approachable
- You will work well within a team
About the Team:
We are a very supportive and inclusive Team. We are a large team of highly skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapists working across several different specialist pathways across the service. We have regular whole staff and small team meetings. We can support your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through our varied in-house training programme aimed at sharing best practice and learning across SLT colleagues. We also provide support from the wider Speech and Language Therapy team with access to supervision with peers and other SLTs, along with relevant CPD opportunities.
We are a large team that offers a great environment and opportunity to further develop your career. We offer a strong management and peer support structure including access to regular clinical and safeguarding supervision and a wide range of opportunities for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). You will have access to a high level of support from other highly specialist SLT colleagues, Clinical Leads and the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Leadership Team. We are a hardworking, forward thinking and supportive service. For further information please visit our website www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/cslt
As an employee of Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, you will be part of a dedicated and passionate team who truly believe providing high quality care to all. In addition to an exciting and rewarding career, you will also receive a full induction and supervision programme, continued commitment to professional development, a supportive environment to develop your clinical skills, and much more.
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, diagnose, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1. Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations
1.2. Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy
1.3. Appropriate physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment
1.4. Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you:
- Are you looking to develop you knowledge and skills as a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist?
- Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic and innovative team?
- Are you passionate and eager to provide the best and effective service to the children, young people and families in Leeds?
- You will be registered with both HCPC and RCSLT
- You will have achieved or be working towards completing RCSLT competencies and becoming an autonomous practitioner
- You will be supported within our well established mentoring programme to complete the RCSLT competencies where appropriate.
- You will be expected to work and liaise with others, such as parents/cares, education based staff and other professional colleagues.
- You will be reliable, friendly and approachable
- You will work well within a team
About the Team:
We are a very supportive and inclusive Team. We are a large team of highly skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapists working across several different specialist pathways across the service. We have regular whole staff and small team meetings. We can support your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through our varied in-house training programme aimed at sharing best practice and learning across SLT colleagues. We also provide support from the wider Speech and Language Therapy team with access to supervision with peers and other SLTs, along with relevant CPD opportunities.
We are a large team that offers a great environment and opportunity to further develop your career. We offer a strong management and peer support structure including access to regular clinical and safeguarding supervision and a wide range of opportunities for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). You will have access to a high level of support from other highly specialist SLT colleagues, Clinical Leads and the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Leadership Team. We are a hardworking, forward thinking and supportive service. For further information please visit our website www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/cslt
As an employee of Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, you will be part of a dedicated and passionate team who truly believe providing high quality care to all. In addition to an exciting and rewarding career, you will also receive a full induction and supervision programme, continued commitment to professional development, a supportive environment to develop your clinical skills, and much more.
Job Purpose
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, diagnose, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1. Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations
1.2. Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy
1.3. Appropriate physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment
1.4. Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5. Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
Person Specification
Car driver
Essential
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional SLT degree
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration (HCPC)
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills to carry out duties
Desirable
- SLT relevant courses eg Makaton
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team cooperating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate, appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and trough in workload
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change: able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients/carers
- Competent IT skills e.g. collection of data, report and programme writing, maintenance of electronic patient records
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to own knowledge and skills
- Reflective practice skills - able to give clear and effective feedback
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge of a broad range of SLT clinical assessment and interventions; diagnosis, planning and evaluation skills
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Already working as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist
- Some experience of working in community/education settings with children/young people with SLCN
- Experience of clinical supervision
Person Specification
Car driver
Essential
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job (it is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). Reasonable adjustments can be considered in accordance to the Equality Act
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional SLT degree
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration (HCPC)
- Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills to carry out duties
Desirable
- SLT relevant courses eg Makaton
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team cooperating to work together and in conjunction with others and willing to help and assist wherever possible and appropriate, appreciating the value of diversity in the workplace
- Able to work under pressure, dealing with peaks and trough in workload
- Positive and flexible attitude to dealing with change: able to respond to the changing needs of the patient in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients/carers
- Competent IT skills e.g. collection of data, report and programme writing, maintenance of electronic patient records
Desirable
- Demonstrates awareness of limits to own knowledge and skills
- Reflective practice skills - able to give clear and effective feedback
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge of a broad range of SLT clinical assessment and interventions; diagnosis, planning and evaluation skills
- Working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Already working as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist
- Some experience of working in community/education settings with children/young people with SLCN
- Experience of 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
