Speech & Language Therapist

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

34.5 hours per week

Position for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist in the Paediatric Preschool and Community Clinic teams Base: Rotherham Community Health Centre Greasborough Roard Rotherham S60 1RY and Kimberworth Place Kimberworth Raod S61 1HE both 5 -10 minutes from Meadowhall Shopping Centre.

An opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Speech & Language Therapist in our friendly and innovative Speech and Language Therapy team. We are looking for an enthusiastic SLT who has an interest in working with children and young people in clinic, nursery and home settings to provide assessment, advice and intervention for children.

We would welcome applications from both newly qualified SLTs or more experienced Band 5s. Please note if you have not finished your degree and are waiting for HCPC accreditation you may need tick the box to say you have this so it allows you to apply. Please state clearly in your application that you are waiting for your qualification.

Rotherham has friendly and dynamic Therapy department. Caseloads are divided into specialist teams to ensure that all therapists working with similar client groups are part of a strong supporting team

The department offers a formal mentoring, peer support and a Personal Development Review system which ensures that training and learning needs can be identified and met appropriately.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve working with children with a range of needs in community clinics and nursery and families home. You will have the opportunity to assess children and plan interventions with either regular therapy or programme and review style interventions. Preschool work will be helping run parent skilling groups and also individual assessment and reviews and signposting on to other services

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

17 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-07-065

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of developmental milestones for children aged 3-18 Years
Working knowledge of NHS policies, clinical guidelines and national agendas.

Qualifications

Essential

Speech and Language Therapy degree
HCPC registered
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Experience

Essential

Experience and /or knowledge of working with children with developmental Speech and Language difficulties

Desirable

Experience and /or knowledge working with preschool and school aged children in clinic and/or school settings

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of developmental milestones for children aged 3-18 Years
Working knowledge of NHS policies, clinical guidelines and national agendas.

Qualifications

Essential

Speech and Language Therapy degree
HCPC registered
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Experience

Essential

Experience and /or knowledge of working with children with developmental Speech and Language difficulties

Desirable

Experience and /or knowledge working with preschool and school aged children in clinic and/or school settings

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.