Job summary
Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team South is a forward-thinking integrated team providing paediatric therapy services to children and families across Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre. We currently have opportunities for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive paediatric team on a full time/part time basis. This role is also suitable for current Speech and Language Therapy students who are due to qualify in the coming months.
Main duties of the job
You will have opportunities to develop and maintain your paediatric therapy skills with the support of a well-established paediatric SLT team. We have a strong commitment to working collaboratively with all appropriate agencies to provide the highest standard of care to paediatric patients and their families.
You will be required to work flexibly when required to provide cover during periods of maternity leave, recruitment or long-term sickness absence.
About us
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resorts, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live.
In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers several scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will offer speech and language therapy management from community clinic, and/or school locations as required. Working with children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties from 0-19. The post requires you to work with both other members of the speech and language therapy team and a range of other professionals.
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will offer speech and language therapy management from community clinic, and/or school locations as required. Working with children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties from 0-19. The post requires you to work with both other members of the speech and language therapy team and a range of other professionals.
Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before applying for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC
Desirable
- Registered member of RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Range of paediatric experience
- Experience of undertaking initial assessments
- Experience in using a range of assessment tools (formal & informal
- Experience in the diagnosis, treatment & general management of a wide range of speech, language & communication difficulties across the 0 -18 years age range
- Experience in developing high quality, outcome-focussed care plans in conjunction with parents.
- Experience in supporting and advising parents / carers & other professionals re: strategies to help children with communication difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of both group and individual therapy treatment
- Experience of developing Individual Education Plans and attending SEN Review Meetings
- Experience of delivering training to others (parents or professionals)
- Experience of providing advice for Education, Health & Care Plans
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise a clinical caseload
- Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills to include observation, active listening & empathy
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Willingness and ability to work as part of team
- Sound knowledge of general clinical issues such as information governance, safeguarding etc
- Ability to travel across the geographical area covered by the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC
Desirable
- Registered member of RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Range of paediatric experience
- Experience of undertaking initial assessments
- Experience in using a range of assessment tools (formal & informal
- Experience in the diagnosis, treatment & general management of a wide range of speech, language & communication difficulties across the 0 -18 years age range
- Experience in developing high quality, outcome-focussed care plans in conjunction with parents.
- Experience in supporting and advising parents / carers & other professionals re: strategies to help children with communication difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of both group and individual therapy treatment
- Experience of developing Individual Education Plans and attending SEN Review Meetings
- Experience of delivering training to others (parents or professionals)
- Experience of providing advice for Education, Health & Care Plans
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Ability to prioritise a clinical caseload
- Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills to include observation, active listening & empathy
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Willingness and ability to work as part of team
- Sound knowledge of general clinical issues such as information governance, safeguarding etc
- Ability to travel across the geographical area covered by the post
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).
