Job summary
The Children's Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service for Hackney and the City is a unique partnership between health and education. The resultant service works across Homerton University Hospital Foundation Trust and Hackney Education and has grown into a large and dynamic team that delivers innovative models of working.
We are proud to be commissioned by health, education and schools in Hackney and out of borough as well Youth Justice and Virtual Schools for Looked After Children. We have a strong relationship with schools and alternative providers and are growing in traded services.
Main duties of the job
The well regarded Hackney Speech and Language Therapy service operates a comprehensive service within the borough's primary and secondary schools, alternative provisions and FE colleges. Over a number of years we have established robust systems and practices. As a result the service we deliver is highly regarded by families and schools.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on the role of leading our secondary schools and post 16 team. You will be working closely with one other Band 7 therapist leading on this service area. As well as having your own caseload in a small number of schools and colleges, you will also be responsible for overseeing the operation of the service to a cluster of schools. The service to secondary schools/post 16 is overseen by a Clinical Lead Specialist.
You will have a thorough knowledge of a wide range of clinical conditions, and an understanding of the school context. Outstanding interpersonal skills and problem solving capacity are required.
You will be well supported via robust clinical supervision and have access to excellent CPD opportunities.
We embrace flexible working and will consider applicants who wish to work part-time. Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment would be an advantage.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
In order to comply with our duty of care and forthcoming legislation, we require all new starters to have the COVID vaccine. Vaccination will be a condition of employment unless an exemption applies (subject to legislative review).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Successful completion of specialist courses relevant to the specialism
- Clinical supervisors course for staff and students
- RCSLT, HCPC , qualification
Desirable
- Relevant Master's degree
- First line management course
Skills / abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening tact, persuasion and empathy skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with children, parents and colleagues
- Able to recognise and seek advice appropriately.
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Ability to use and interpret assessment tool of choice for particular client/s
- Ability to lead a small team
- Highly developed negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Desirable
- Speaker of other relevant community language
Experience
Essential
- In-depth experience in relevant specialist area including active networking with other specialists regionally and nationally
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to SLT students
- Experience of instigating and managing change
Desirable
- Other relevant experience (eg personal experience of children, previous experience of working with children and /or people with other disabilities)
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- In depth knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Other
Essential
- Ability to initiate as well as respond well to change
- Passion for the clinical area and for the educational context
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Successful completion of specialist courses relevant to the specialism
- Clinical supervisors course for staff and students
- RCSLT, HCPC , qualification
Desirable
- Relevant Master's degree
- First line management course
Skills / abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening tact, persuasion and empathy skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with children, parents and colleagues
- Able to recognise and seek advice appropriately.
- Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
- Ability to use and interpret assessment tool of choice for particular client/s
- Ability to lead a small team
- Highly developed negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Desirable
- Speaker of other relevant community language
Experience
Essential
- In-depth experience in relevant specialist area including active networking with other specialists regionally and nationally
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to SLT students
- Experience of instigating and managing change
Desirable
- Other relevant experience (eg personal experience of children, previous experience of working with children and /or people with other disabilities)
Knowledge
Essential
- In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance /audit
- In depth knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group)
- In depth knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group.
- Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Other
Essential
- Ability to initiate as well as respond well to change
- Passion for the clinical area and for the educational context
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
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).
