Job summary
We are excited to be recruiting for a part-time 0.46wte Band 7 Specialist Speech and Language Therapistin the Early Child Development Pathway based in
John Parkes Unit supporting the MDT in assessment and intervention of young
children with complex developmental presentations which will include Down
Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism.
This post will be up to a 12 month fixed term appointment until 2nd May 2027. This can also be offered as a Secondment to internal candidates.
Children and Family Health Devon
(CFHD) is the place to be! We are developing an innovative, integrated model of
childrens community services and looking for enthusiastic individuals to join
our friendly and dedicated locality and county-wide professional teams.
As a large community service,
you will be joining a strong, enthusiastic and supportive group of
professionals who will be your peers, your phone a friend network and your
inspiring colleagues. This provides a real sense of professional collaboration
at work, that will be an asset to your daily work, your career development and
your support network.
Main duties of the job
The Communication and
Interaction pathway consists of Speech and Language Therapists working across
Devon and Torbay.
The aim of the team is to ensure
that specialist support is easily accessible within the community settings,
providing both direct support to children, young people and families, and to
the wider community teams.
Everyone in the team is provided
with regular supervision, opportunities for training and development.
About us
Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) comprises an
Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve health outcomes for
children and young people in Devon.
CFHD provides integrated care and treatment for children and
young people across physical and mental health which are provided by Torbay and
South Devon Foundation Trust and Devon Partnership Trust. We are working
closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we deliver locality
and county-wide based integrated access to all of our services.
CFHD works closely with our local universities of Plymouth,
Exeter & the Peninsula Medical School where we support students in clinical
training placements and in addition support our own staff to undertake post
graduate training.
Our integrated care and treatment has been
developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their
families/carers.
Our children and
young people say
We would like the
people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be understanding,
patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us feel safe and
comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and experience to
listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way. When staff are
positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that is informal and
without pressure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full
Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person
Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting
information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full
Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person
Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting
information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge of current good practice and recent national research in relation to speech and language therapy
- In depth knowledge of child development
- Specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of therapeutic interventions for children and young people
- Specialist knowledge of a wide range of assessment tools relevant to a broad range of needs in paediatric population
- Specialist knowledge and understanding around SEND
- Evidence of advanced training in specialist clinical area
Desirable
- Complaints management and resolution
- Ability to write and present a business case
- Ability to analyse data
- Use of team-based working to promote change and development
- Evidence of audit and quality improvement training
- Experience of leading audit and involvement in research
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Speech and Language
- State registration current HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant clinical area of expertise and/or postgraduate qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate leadership certificate
- MSc in relevant clinical area
- Membership of a professional body
Person Sepcification
Essential
- Please see the attached document for full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge of current good practice and recent national research in relation to speech and language therapy
- In depth knowledge of child development
- Specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of therapeutic interventions for children and young people
- Specialist knowledge of a wide range of assessment tools relevant to a broad range of needs in paediatric population
- Specialist knowledge and understanding around SEND
- Evidence of advanced training in specialist clinical area
Desirable
- Complaints management and resolution
- Ability to write and present a business case
- Ability to analyse data
- Use of team-based working to promote change and development
- Evidence of audit and quality improvement training
- Experience of leading audit and involvement in research
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Speech and Language
- State registration current HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant clinical area of expertise and/or postgraduate qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate leadership certificate
- MSc in relevant clinical area
- Membership of a professional body
Person Sepcification
Essential
- Please see the attached document for full job description and person specification
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).
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