Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (ASD)

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a two Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to deliver communication support to children with suspected or diagnosed ASD based at local community clinic bases, maintaining links with the Lighthouse Child Development Centre

These two posts are a 12 month fixed term contract

Main duties of the job

Must have completed and signed off Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist newly qualified therapist competencies

Must have extensive experience of working with children with ASD and managing community clinic caseload at a band 5 level

We offer strong clinical supervision support within the service and encourage staff to attend relevant CEN external support in relation to specialist area

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

o Season Ticket Loans

o NHS discounts for staff

o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

o Day One Flexible Employer

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

Date posted

16 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-5348-B

Job locations

Central Canvey Primary Care Centre/Shoebury Health centre

Long Road/Campfield Road

Canvey Island/Shoeburyness

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description with the advert for a comprehensive list of expected responsibilities and duties

Person Specification

Experience of working within arena of severe and complex needs

Essential

  • Relevant experience working with children and/or young people with ASD

Desirable

  • Evidence of observation of work with children/young people with ASD without direct experience

Paediatric Dysphagia trained

Essential

  • Completion of post graduate ASD relevant training (e.g. PECS, SCERTS)

Desirable

  • Willingness to complete post graduate ASD relevant training (e.g. PECS, SCERTS)
Person Specification

Experience of working within arena of severe and complex needs

Essential

  • Relevant experience working with children and/or young people with ASD

Desirable

  • Evidence of observation of work with children/young people with ASD without direct experience

Paediatric Dysphagia trained

Essential

  • Completion of post graduate ASD relevant training (e.g. PECS, SCERTS)

Desirable

  • Willingness to complete post graduate ASD relevant training (e.g. PECS, SCERTS)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Central Canvey Primary Care Centre/Shoebury Health centre

Long Road/Campfield Road

Canvey Island/Shoeburyness

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Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Central Canvey Primary Care Centre/Shoebury Health centre

Long Road/Campfield Road

Canvey Island/Shoeburyness

SS8 0AJ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Speech and Language Therapist

Joanne Page

joannepage@nhs.net

07814377561

Date posted

16 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-5348-B

Job locations

Central Canvey Primary Care Centre/Shoebury Health centre

Long Road/Campfield Road

Canvey Island/Shoeburyness

SS8 0AJ


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