Job summary
We are looking for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive team. We are a reflective team who consider how we can do better to achieve positive change for the children and families we work with, including designating time to intervention. We actively promote neurodiversity affirming therapy approaches and practices. We are a Countywide Speech and Language Therapy Team working in a range of community, mainstream and special school settings.
Main duties of the job
The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team provides assessment, treatment and advice to children and young adults aged 0-19 with a wide range of needs. We work in partnership with families, other health professionals and colleagues in education to maintain a holistic approach to the management of the child.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Relevant post graduate experience and CPD
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Detailed knowledge of a range of assessments and therapeutic approaches for a broad range of children
Desirable
- Experience of working in one or more specialist areas
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate experience including working with client groups
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Involving parents/carers in the therapy process
- Experience of clinical patient record systems
- Development, deliver and evaluation of training
Desirable
- In depth experience of working with a range of different children, using a range of therapeutic approaches
- Experience of audit and service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised SLT Degree or equivalent
- RCSLT member
- HCPC member
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Attendance at CEN/ additional training course to further develop learning
- Masters in an appropriate area
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Relevant post graduate experience and CPD
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Detailed knowledge of a range of assessments and therapeutic approaches for a broad range of children
Desirable
- Experience of working in one or more specialist areas
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate experience including working with client groups
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Involving parents/carers in the therapy process
- Experience of clinical patient record systems
- Development, deliver and evaluation of training
Desirable
- In depth experience of working with a range of different children, using a range of therapeutic approaches
- Experience of audit and service improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised SLT Degree or equivalent
- RCSLT member
- HCPC member
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Attendance at CEN/ additional training course to further develop learning
- Masters in an appropriate area
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
