Job summary
As a result of Covid Accelerator Money grants from the Government, we are looking for 15 full time Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to work across our paediatric service on fixed term contracts from September 2021 until 31st March 2022 and one post will end July 2022. Some of the posts will be in the Early Years Service and others in the Mainstream Schools Service.
Applicants should be registered with the HCPC and Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (UK).
Due to the short-term nature of the posts, we are looking for applicants interested in full time work only and able to start at the beginning of September 2021. We would also consider applicants who were awaiting the HCPC and RCSLT registration but would recruit these to an assistant role until professional registration was complete.
The successful candidates must have access to a vehicle and be able to travel to settings across the city.
Main duties of the job
To manage a speech and language therapy caseload with a range of needs, working with children and their families across differing contexts including educational settings, homes and clinic.
The caseloads in both parts of the service are extremely wide-ranging including children with complex needs, ASD, DLD, speech sound difficulties and learning difficulties.
There will be opportunities to gain a wide range of paediatric experience in this post and you will find a strong commitment to professional training and development, together with friendly peer support. The Service implements the Newly Qualified Practitioners Project to ensure the initial year of practice is structured and well supported, so you will be able to start your RCSLT competencies.
About us
Sheffield Childrens is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision to create a healthier future for children and young people.
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in childrens health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess and evaluate children referred to Speech and Language Therapy, and their communication context.
- To develop appropriate communication targets and interventions for children with speech and language needs.
- To mentor parents, teaching staff and other carers in skill building communication and the development of nurturing language learning environments for children with speech and language needs.
- To provide information and advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties.
- To evaluate therapy outcomes.
- To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.
- To ensure that patients and carers are involved in the planning of their care plans wherever possible.
- To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues, and ensure that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.
- To demonstrate negotiation skills in motivating clients, and adults supporting them.
- To contribute to interagency/MDT collaborative working.
- To manage and prioritise own caseload
- To employ clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.
- To be aware of, adhere to, and implement service and team plans and policies.
- To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.
- To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.
- To write reports reflecting knowledge.
- To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust/agency policies.
- To share information with others observing data protection guidelines and confidentiality.
- To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of resources and ensure standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients.
- To participate in the delivery of training packages.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Head of Resourcing: Catriona.Collins1@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catriona Collins at Catriona.Collins1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess and evaluate children referred to Speech and Language Therapy, and their communication context.
- To develop appropriate communication targets and interventions for children with speech and language needs.
- To mentor parents, teaching staff and other carers in skill building communication and the development of nurturing language learning environments for children with speech and language needs.
- To provide information and advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties.
- To evaluate therapy outcomes.
- To adapt practice to meet individual patients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences.
- To ensure that patients and carers are involved in the planning of their care plans wherever possible.
- To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, families and colleagues, and ensure that effective communication is achieved, particularly where barriers to understanding exist.
- To demonstrate negotiation skills in motivating clients, and adults supporting them.
- To contribute to interagency/MDT collaborative working.
- To manage and prioritise own caseload
- To employ clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.
- To be aware of, adhere to, and implement service and team plans and policies.
- To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate.
- To work within defined departmental and national protocols/policies and professional code of conduct.
- To write reports reflecting knowledge.
- To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust/agency policies.
- To share information with others observing data protection guidelines and confidentiality.
- To be responsible for the security, care and maintenance of resources and ensure standards of infection control and safety are maintained including equipment loaned to clients.
- To participate in the delivery of training packages.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Head of Resourcing: Catriona.Collins1@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catriona Collins at Catriona.Collins1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working with children with speech and language, and communication difficulties.
- Working with relatives and carers.
Desirable
- Working within educational settings
- Providing advice on client management to other health professionals, carers and non-specialist health colleagues.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Education Health Care Plans and SEN processes
- Competent in use of IT for everyday communication.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent presentation skills, oral and written.
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions including those appropriate for use with children with complex needs.
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group).
- Ability to be a good team member and take initiative in assuming responsibilities.
- Resilience when managing stress.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification (1st degree level or equivalent)
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and Health Professions Council
Desirable
- 2:1 at degree level / distinction at Masters level
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working with children with speech and language, and communication difficulties.
- Working with relatives and carers.
Desirable
- Working within educational settings
- Providing advice on client management to other health professionals, carers and non-specialist health colleagues.
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Education Health Care Plans and SEN processes
- Competent in use of IT for everyday communication.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent presentation skills, oral and written.
- Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions including those appropriate for use with children with complex needs.
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group).
- Ability to be a good team member and take initiative in assuming responsibilities.
- Resilience when managing stress.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification (1st degree level or equivalent)
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and Health Professions Council
Desirable
- 2:1 at degree level / distinction at Masters level
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).
