Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist
Job overview
The Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust provides Speech and Language Therapy Services across the whole of Staffordshire, working with commissioners in both education and health services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The post covers work supporting EHCP's for children and young people in the South East of the County which covers Burton-on-Trent, Lichfield, Tamworth, Cannock and surrounding areas.
This post would be suitable for experienced band 5 or band 6 Therapists who are looking for the opportunity to further develop leadership skills.
The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service is able to offer:
- regular Clinical Support Groups and team meetings;
- professional development via our appraisal system;
- routine clinical/managerial supervision;
- in-service training and excellent library facilities.
We offer excellent training and development opportunities, a friendly working environment and flexible working arrangements.
If you are interested and would like further information please contact Paula Simpson, Jennie Heath Team Leaders for Children's Speech and Language Therapy on 01782 234485.
Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role.
Main duties of the job
This is a specialised post for children in community settings, pre school and school settings. The post includes, EHCP specific work, assessment and management of speech, language and communication difficulties of children in the most relevant setting.
The post holder’s clinical specialism for this post will be children and young people with complex developmental profiles and alternative and augmentative communication systems.
There is a requirement for flexible working and a willingness to take on different responsibilities according to the needs of the service, including research in the identified clinical area and the provision of training within the Speech and Language Team and to other service providers when required.
Working for our organisation
We have a strong local and national reputation for clinical leadership, team support and innovation with well-established strategies for caseload management.
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service is able to offer:
- regular managerial and clinical supervision sessions;
- regular team meetings, both locally and with colleagues in the North of the county;
- professional development via our appraisal system;
- in-service training and excellent library facilities;
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assess, diagnose and manage the communication difficulties of children in health centres, pre school settings and schools.
To advise and support parents/carers, and educators regarding the speech, language and communication difficulties of their children supported by the North Staffordshire Risk Matrix.
To provide written programmes to support therapy including demonstration of identified targets when required.
To work closely with the multi-disciplinary teams as required to inform and support patient care.
To provide written advice to contribute to the assessment and review process undertaken by the Local Authority for children who have or may have special educational needs.
To contribute to the development of Individual Education Plans for specific children.
To offer second opinions and provide general clinical support particularly in the area of children with complex developmental profiles and alternative and augmentative communication systems.
To support and train undergraduate Speech and Language Therapy students during their clinical placements in the department.
Please find more detail in job description and person specification attached
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- • Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent • Registration with HCPC
- • Evidence of further clinical study
Training
Essential criteria- • Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy clinical experience • Post qualification courses in relevant areas
- • Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working with children with complex developmental profiles and alternative and augmentative communication systems. Experience of assessment, diagnosis and writing of EHCP’s, Experience of working with Education or other External Partners
- • Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
Knowledge
Essential criteria- • Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post. • Understanding of Information Governance, data protection, HCPC and RCSLT standards and safeguarding children.