Job summary
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Children's Speech and Language Therapist who has experience of working with children with a wide range of communication difficulties, and enjoys working in community settings. You will join our Community teams working in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire. This post is open to newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists as well as those with previous experience in a Speech and Language Therapy post.
We are looking for a reflective practitioner who works well in a team and has good time management, organisation and communication skills.
We will provide regular support, clinical supervision and the opportunity to further develop your clinical skills through "in house training programmes" and externally funded courses and development opportunities. Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust also employs Speech and Language Therapists in an adult acute hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a designated speech and language therapy service to children in the locality, working as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team
- To undertake home, nursery and school visits and to use video consultations as appropriate
- To liaise with colleagues and other professionals within the multidisciplinary team
- To present a professional image and to promote a positive image of the Trust
About us
Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
- COMPASSION - treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
- AMBITION - Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing
- RESPECT - Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
- ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future
Job description
Job responsibilities
These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job
- To provide a speech and language therapy service to a designated caseload of children in the locality.
- To provide assessment and diagnostic services to children referred with speech, language and communication needs, using a range of clinical skills and demonstrating clinical reasoning to manage the caseload.
- To communicate effectively with referral agencies, colleagues working with the child, and families, using language appropriate to the recipient.
- To assist with therapy groups, working with other speech and language therapists and assistants, and/or with staff from other services and agencies.
- To provide targeted therapy to designated children, monitoring their progress and adapting therapy activities as appropriate.
- To maintain accurate and up to date records and in line with Trust and service guidelines and requirements.
- To comply with data and activity recording and reporting requirements.
- To maintain a personal record in order to provide evidence of developing competencies as required by the SLT Service and the professional body.
- To assist other speech and language therapists in the delivery of training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job
- To provide a speech and language therapy service to a designated caseload of children in the locality.
- To provide assessment and diagnostic services to children referred with speech, language and communication needs, using a range of clinical skills and demonstrating clinical reasoning to manage the caseload.
- To communicate effectively with referral agencies, colleagues working with the child, and families, using language appropriate to the recipient.
- To assist with therapy groups, working with other speech and language therapists and assistants, and/or with staff from other services and agencies.
- To provide targeted therapy to designated children, monitoring their progress and adapting therapy activities as appropriate.
- To maintain accurate and up to date records and in line with Trust and service guidelines and requirements.
- To comply with data and activity recording and reporting requirements.
- To maintain a personal record in order to provide evidence of developing competencies as required by the SLT Service and the professional body.
- To assist other speech and language therapists in the delivery of training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised vocational degree in speech and language therapy ? HCPC registration
Desirable
- RCSLT membership ? Completion of RCSLT competences ? Relevant short courses
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of work with children with a range of communication difficulties in a variety of community settings ? Experience of caseload administration & prioritisation
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team ? Clear communication skills ? Organisation and time management skills ? Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of SLT
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Car driver* ? Evidence of reflective practise ? IT skills ? Professional manner ? Professional appearance
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised vocational degree in speech and language therapy ? HCPC registration
Desirable
- RCSLT membership ? Completion of RCSLT competences ? Relevant short courses
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of work with children with a range of communication difficulties in a variety of community settings ? Experience of caseload administration & prioritisation
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team ? Clear communication skills ? Organisation and time management skills ? Demonstrates theoretical knowledge of SLT
Desirable
- Experience of using an electronic patient record system
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Car driver* ? Evidence of reflective practise ? IT skills ? Professional manner ? Professional appearance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
