Children's Speech and Language Therapist

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

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Job summary

The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service is currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 5 or soon to be qualified Speech Language Therapist to be part of our innovative outpatient service. The post is based in the Bassetlaw area but could go across the Doncaster and Bassetlaw health communities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to:

  • Provide clinical expertise in supporting the delivery of high standards of therapeutic care for patients within their care / speciality
  • Manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authority and other agencies to meet the needs of patients.
  • Ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available within the team.
  • Work with other members of the team in the development of the service.
  • Ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the specialty area.
  • Represent the Therapy Team and contribute to the development of the wider Therapy service within Clinical Therapies.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it's our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-6880721

Job locations

Devonshire House

Cavendish Court, South Parade

Doncaster

DN1 2DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences.
  • Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Registered with the Health Care Professions Council or working towards their registration post qualification
  • Valid full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Relevant undergraduate experience of working with a paediatric caseload
  • Relevant undergraduate experience of working with a range of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions

Desirable

  • Relevant undergraduate experience of working with children with special educational needs
  • Undergraduate experience of signing e.g. Makaton
  • Relevant undergraduate experience of working with multidisciplinary teams

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
  • Can demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good organisational skills
  • Negotiation and problem solving skills
  • Adaptable to change
  • Prioritisation skills
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences.
  • Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Registered with the Health Care Professions Council or working towards their registration post qualification
  • Valid full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Relevant undergraduate experience of working with a paediatric caseload
  • Relevant undergraduate experience of working with a range of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions

Desirable

  • Relevant undergraduate experience of working with children with special educational needs
  • Undergraduate experience of signing e.g. Makaton
  • Relevant undergraduate experience of working with multidisciplinary teams

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
  • Can demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Good organisational skills
  • Negotiation and problem solving skills
  • Adaptable to change
  • Prioritisation 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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Devonshire House

Cavendish Court, South Parade

Doncaster

DN1 2DJ


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Devonshire House

Cavendish Court, South Parade

Doncaster

DN1 2DJ


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Speech and Language Therapy Team Lead

Kay Williams

kay.williams15@nhs.net

01302642633

Date posted

24 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-6880721

Job locations

Devonshire House

Cavendish Court, South Parade

Doncaster

DN1 2DJ


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