Job summary
We are looking for a permanent therapist to join our mainstream primary and services on a permanent basis for 4 days a week. The post is appropriate for newly qualified therapists.
Applicants should eligible to be registered with the HCPC and Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists (UK).
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. This would include working in clinic and in educational settings.
The caseloads are extremely wide-ranging including children autism, DLD, speech sound difficulties and learning difficulties. Many of the children on the caseload will have EHCPs with complex needs and autism.
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. You will be supported to achieve your RCSLT competencies.
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 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.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working with children with speech and language, and communication difficulties.
- Working with relatives and carers.
- Working within educational settings
Desirable
- 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 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate qualification
Attributes
Essential
- Resilience when managing stress.
- Excellent reflective practice skills, including the ability to access support and supervision appropriately
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Working with children with speech and language, and communication difficulties.
- Working with relatives and carers.
- Working within educational settings
Desirable
- 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 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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate qualification
Attributes
Essential
- Resilience when managing stress.
- Excellent reflective practice skills, including the ability to access support and supervision appropriately
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).
