Job summary
Offering a Speech and Language Therapy service to children and young people accessing the Tier 4 CAMHS Becton Centre, who have a range of needs relating to mental health, neurodivergence, learning disability and/or speech, language and communication needs.
The post-holder will be based within the Becton Centre and will be fully integrated into the multi-disciplinary team, as one of two Speech and Language Therapists. They will be part of and supported by the Sheffield Vulnerable Young Persons Speech and Language Therapy Team.
The post involves identification and specialist assessment of complex communication disorders and potential provision of a range of appropriate interventions, including individual and group programmes to the service users and their staff.
The post-holder will also work closely with staff to facilitate their communication skills with this client group. The post-holder will support the organisation and training of staff to raise awareness of the types of communication difficulties faced by service-users and strategies to facilitate their communication alongside the band 7 therapist in post
Applicants will be registered with the HPC and Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (UK). Due to the nature of the post, applicants must have access to their own transport.
18.75 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside the band 7 therapist in the strategic development of a Becton-wide, consistent, evidence-based approach to supporting and facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication.
To manage a highly complex and highly specialist caseload independently using highly specialist clinical skills to assess and develop treatment plans using evidence-based practice. To develop and deliver training for staff/parents/carers and relevant other professionals.
To work closely with staff, parents, and carers to facilitate communication skills within the identified population and to develop communication supportive environments.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
- Outstanding Patient Care
- Brilliant Place to work
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
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 Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
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 Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised S< degree or equivalent Evidence of post-graduate and/or short course in relevant specialist areas
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with complex needs including autism, learning disability, SEMH
- Experience of working with clients of all ages (primary and secondary)
- Experience of development, delivery and evaluation of training packages
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of offering dysphagia assessment and support
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- In depth knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions for relevant client groups (according to sessions applied for) and ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- Awareness and understanding of neuroaffirmative approaches and person-centered care.
- Knowledge of professional and clinical guidelines relevant to the client group
- Well established understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with an ability to manage specialist and complex caseload independently. Skilled in supporting staff and working at a whole class level to meet the needs of the children.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit and required standards of record keeping
- Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding risks and procedures related to this specific client group.
- Knowledge and skills in the area of service improvement and audit
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in relation to liaison and joint working
- Flexible approach to working practices.
- Ability to be a good team member.
- Resilience in coping with a busy, complex caseload, and carers/ professionals who are under emotional strain.
- Ability to manage conflict
Demonstartes Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised S< degree or equivalent Evidence of post-graduate and/or short course in relevant specialist areas
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children with complex needs including autism, learning disability, SEMH
- Experience of working with clients of all ages (primary and secondary)
- Experience of development, delivery and evaluation of training packages
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of offering dysphagia assessment and support
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- In depth knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions for relevant client groups (according to sessions applied for) and ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
- Awareness and understanding of neuroaffirmative approaches and person-centered care.
- Knowledge of professional and clinical guidelines relevant to the client group
- Well established understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with an ability to manage specialist and complex caseload independently. Skilled in supporting staff and working at a whole class level to meet the needs of the children.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance, audit and required standards of record keeping
- Knowledge and awareness of safeguarding risks and procedures related to this specific client group.
- Knowledge and skills in the area of service improvement and audit
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in relation to liaison and joint working
- Flexible approach to working practices.
- Ability to be a good team member.
- Resilience in coping with a busy, complex caseload, and carers/ professionals who are under emotional strain.
- Ability to manage conflict
Demonstartes Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
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).
