Job summary
Job Title: Children's Speech & Language Therapist (Band 5)
We are looking for a Band 5 Speech & Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team in Oldham. This permanent position will offer the exciting opportunity to automatically step through to a Band 6 role following completion of the appropriate competencies. We welcome applications from qualified Speech & Language Therapists and those nearing the end of their Speech & Language Therapy degree.
There will be opportunities to gain a wide range of paediatric SLT experience and you will find a strong commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing within our team. You will receive regular opportunities for supervision, peer support and be supported to work towards your RCSLT competencies and/or individual development goals.
The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service in Oldham work with children aged up to 18 years with a range of speech, language and communication needs and the Service is provided across a range of settings (clinics, children's homes, pre-school settings, mainstream and special schools).
We work in partnership with families, nurseries, schools, and other professionals to provide high quality care for children and families referred to the service. Due to the challenges of Covid 19, we have also heavily invested in our knowledge and technical equipment so that we are able to work with our children/families and other professionals remotely whenever appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will work in the Community Clinic team. We are therefore looking for individuals who are team players with a passion for meeting the needs of a diverse population.
The successful candidate will:
- Enthusiastically provide aspeech and language service to children across the Oldham area.
- Assess, diagnose, develop, and implement speech and language therapy packages of care.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a co-ordinated care plan.
- Organise and manage a speech and language caseload with support from their line manager.
- Work with children and young people with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs including speech difficulties/ disorders and language difficulties/ disorders e.g., Developmental Language Disorder.
- Demonstrate clinical effectiveness using evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
- Provideclinical advice to others, including parents/carers, school staff and other professionals regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties.
About us
Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world's first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Person Specification
Registration and Qualifications
Essential
- Registration - Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Qualifications - Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group
- Well established knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
Person Specification
Registration and Qualifications
Essential
- Registration - Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Qualifications - Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
Desirable
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
- Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group
- Well established knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
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).