Speech and Language Therapist

Sirona care & health CIC

The closing date is 13 May 2024

Job summary

The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team is excited to advertise for a number of Band 5 positions across our Early Years and School Aged services in North Somerset.

We are a friendly and supportive team that deliver a variety of clinical Speech and Language Therapy Services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We offer regular training and CPD opportunities to our staff, a buddy system for new starters, regular line management and a regular meeting structure. Opportunity to provide both assessment and therapy for a wide range of clinical presentations. A large and supportive team means that there is plenty of opportunity for development and progression internally

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Therapists and those who are due to graduate in 2024. We provide the support required to work through and complete your RCSLT competencies.

We have a mix of fixed term and permanent Band 5 sessions available in the following teams and localities:

North Somerset School Aged Link Therapy Team
North Somerset Early Years Clinics

We are able to provide opportunities for working across localities and teams for successful candidates.

Please do contact us to find out more about the positions that we have available

Main duties of the job

To offer assessment and interventions for child or young person within specified area of clinical needs.
To identify needs and work towards chosen outcomes as they relate to activities of daily life. This may include the individual's educational, leisure, self-care, social communication, speech and language and motor needs and the management of the individual's physical disability.
To carry own caseload within specified clinical area
To provide a safe, client centred, effective and evidence based therapy service in the community setting
You will work within the Children's Service to deliver clinical activities, supported by a robust competency framework to children within their own home and other settings such as school / early years or clinical environments

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

083-6198969-DH

Job locations

Drove Road

North Somerset

BS23 3NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered with HCPC

Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Experience of working with children and / or young people
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of appropriate assessments and therapy interventions for children with SLCN
Knowledge of professional standards of practice
Effective organisation and time management skills

Desirable

Experience of completing assessments/therapy intervention sessions for children with SLCN

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc (Hons) or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
Registered with HCPC

Skills, Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

Experience of working with children and / or young people
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of appropriate assessments and therapy interventions for children with SLCN
Knowledge of professional standards of practice
Effective organisation and time management skills

Desirable

Experience of completing assessments/therapy intervention sessions for children with SLCN

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.