Job summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join Northumbria Healthcare's dynamic and friendly team of Community Paediatric Therapists. This permanent Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist position (part time 0.6wte) is aimed at more experienced Therapists who are interested in further developing specialist level skills in their work with children and young people.
There is also an expectation that you foster leadership ability and work to support the localities' structure and teams, deputising for senior staff as required.
This role will appeal to innovative Therapists who are committed to delivering the highest quality service for children and young people with a broad range of speech, language and communication needs. They will be passionate about improving the quality of evidence-based practice.
Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential along with high level interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively participate at a broader level across the service and within a multi-agency context.
Main duties of the job
To develop and improve the speech, language and communication skills of children and young people in given locations, through support and intervention, liaison and joint working with other staff and parents/carers and across agencies, to maximise their potential and enable their maximum participation and inclusion within society.
Specifically, to:
Independently assess, diagnose and treat own specialised caseload of patients/clients and maintain associated records.
Participate in research in the specialist area.
Advise and provide clinical support to other therapists/staff on SLT issues.
Supervise the work of assistants/volunteers and others working with the post holder.
Contribute to the induction, mentoring and support of other more junior staff and may be required to facilitate clinical case discussions as part of peer review.
Take full SLT student placements, contributing to their assessment and examination.
To be accountable for own professional actions
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England?
Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer:
A robust team-based approach to caseload management and the highest quality service provision
A well-established network of support, clinical supervision and mentorship
A personal approach to induction and continued professional development
Collaborative working with a team of highly skilled, dedicated team of Assistant Speech and Language Therapists
Successful partnership working with colleagues in Health, Education and Childrens Services
We have a nationally recognised track record of innovation and clinical excellence. Teams are encouraged to explore new ways of implementing evidence into practice. Close links are maintained with Newcastle University and Therapists have full access to library and R&D facilities within Northumbria Healthcare.
Essential Criteria:
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses or equivalent experience
Experience of multi-agency working across Education and/or Childrens Services
Experience of working with clients with a range of more complex communication needs
Car driver
Desirable Criteria
Relevant post registration learning/experience in area/s of clinical specialismParticipation in quality improvement initiativesEvidence of emerging leadership ability
The post holder will be required to work at sites across the Trust.
The post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Job description
Job responsibilities
We can offer:
A robust team-based approach to caseload management and the highest quality service provision
A well-established network of support, clinical supervision and mentorship
A personal approach to induction and continued professional development
Collaborative working with a team of highly skilled, dedicated team of Assistant Speech and Language Therapists
Successful partnership working with colleagues in Health, Education and Childrens Services
We have a nationally recognised track record of innovation and clinical excellence. Teams are encouraged to explore new ways of implementing evidence into practice. Close links are maintained with Newcastle University and Therapists have full access to library and R&D facilities within Northumbria Healthcare.
Essential Criteria:
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses or equivalent experience
Experience of multi-agency working across Education and/or Childrens Services
Experience of working with clients with a range of more complex communication needs
Car driver
Desirable Criteria
Relevant post registration learning/experience in area/s of clinical specialismParticipation in quality improvement initiativesEvidence of emerging leadership ability
The post holder will be required to work at sites across the Trust.
The post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registrations
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience at postgraduate leve
- Experience of supervising, mentoring and supporting others eg students and assistants.
Desirable
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
Other Requirment
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registrations
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience at postgraduate leve
- Experience of supervising, mentoring and supporting others eg students and assistants.
Desirable
- Knowledge of or experience in coaching and mentoring practices and tools
Other Requirment
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
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).
