Job summary
The Manchester Speech and Language Therapy Service is committed to providing a high-quality service to children and families across the city of Manchester.
This is a public heath role and forms part of Manchester city council further role out of the Kickstart project and supports the building back better initiative.
We are looking for 5 experienced, flexible and enthusiastic Language development workers to build on the work of the established Communication and Language Early Years team in Manchester.
The focus of the established team has been to embed a citywide, multi-agency communication and language pathway to provide early identification and support for children with moderate language difficulties. This has been developed as part of Manchester's drive to improve children's school readiness and life outcomes.
You will need an NVQ level 3 in childcare or another relevant equivalent. You will have knowledge and understanding of children's early language development and a wide range of experience of working with early years children and their parents is essential.
Main duties of the job
This is a very exciting new initiative to deliver an extended Communication and Language support offer to practitioners in early years PVI settings and schools foundation stage. The role would be working as part of a team of Speech and Language therapists and Language Development workers.
The role will provide an opportunity to work closely with early years practitioners in PVI settings and foundation stage classes in schools across the city to develop the role of communication champions and raise practitioners' skills in supporting children's language development.
Extensive training in supporting children with communication difficulties will be provided.
The post holder will be sensitive to the needs of Manchester diverse population.
You will be required to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
This is a citywide service, so car driver is essential. Travel costs will be refunded.
Manchester Speech and Language Therapy department provides opportunities for ongoing professional development. We have a large, well-established, and supportive department.We provide you with regular clinical supervision, protected time for CPD opportunities and special interest groups as well as support from an experienced team.We also offer a comprehensive induction programme, regular face to face meetings, and annual appraisals to develop knowledge and skills.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Full Driving licence
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Good theoretical knowledge of child development
- Understading of the implications of language impairment
- To be a competent use of a variety of IT programs
- Understanding the issues affecting an inner city, multi-ethnic community
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children 0-5 in a variety of settings
- Experience of working with early years children with language delay
- Experience of working as an effective team member
- Experience of working in partnership with parents and other agencies
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and oral skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communication effectively with children and adults
- Good time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent relevant qualification.
- Full Driving licence
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Essential
- Good theoretical knowledge of child development
- Understading of the implications of language impairment
- To be a competent use of a variety of IT programs
- Understanding the issues affecting an inner city, multi-ethnic community
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children 0-5 in a variety of settings
- Experience of working with early years children with language delay
- Experience of working as an effective team member
- Experience of working in partnership with parents and other agencies
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and oral skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communication effectively with children and adults
- Good time management 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).
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).
