Senior Speech & Language Therapist

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 10 April 2025

Job summary

3 days 22.5 hours permanent Band 6 SLT

Base: Kimberworth Place, Kimberworth Road, Rotherham S61 1HE (5 mins from Meadowhall shopping centre)

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist in our friendly and innovative Speech and Language Therapy team. We are looking for a dynamic SLT to provide assessment, advice and intervention for children with SEN and Autism.

The post holder would ideally have experience working with children with children with SEN/Autism preferably have experience working in a school environment collaboratively working with educational professionals to help meet the individual child's holistic needs.

It would also be desirable if the applicant had some knowledge of paediatric dysphagia or an interest in gaining these skills but this is not essential for the current role.

Rotherham is a friendly and dynamic Speech and Language 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.

Interview date: to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

Assessing and providing intervention for a case load of children with SEN
Work will be predominantly in school settings with regular touch in with other colleagues at our base.
To write programme of interventions for home and school
To contribute to any EHCPs for children on caseload
To support band 5 therapists within the team
To support the Team lead with the effective running of the team
To undertake regular CPD and in particular continue to develop expertise in the areas of SEN, low and high tech AAC and autism
Provide training when required as part of the school based SEN team.

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 colleagues are key to our 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

Certificates of Sponsorship

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From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-09-004B

Job locations

Kimberworth Place

Kimberworth Road

Rotherham

S61 1HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working with children with developmental Speech and language difficulties
Experience working with preschool and school aged children clinic, home and in mainstream and special school settings

Desirable

Experience of delivering training to other professionals
Experience or knowledge of paediatric dysphagia

Qualifications

Essential

Speech and Language Therapy degree
HPC registered

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of developmental milestones for children aged 2-18 Years
Working knowledge of NHS policies, clinical guidelines and national agendas
Understanding of SEND processes
Knowledge in using a range of formal and informal Speech and Language assessments
Knowledge of strategies that can be recommended to parents to support their childs speech and language needs at home

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working with children with developmental Speech and language difficulties
Experience working with preschool and school aged children clinic, home and in mainstream and special school settings

Desirable

Experience of delivering training to other professionals
Experience or knowledge of paediatric dysphagia

Qualifications

Essential

Speech and Language Therapy degree
HPC registered

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of developmental milestones for children aged 2-18 Years
Working knowledge of NHS policies, clinical guidelines and national agendas
Understanding of SEND processes
Knowledge in using a range of formal and informal Speech and Language assessments
Knowledge of strategies that can be recommended to parents to support their childs speech and language needs at home

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.