Job summary
Applications are welcomed from newly qualified or about to qualify Speech and Language Therapists as well as those looking to join an expanding and innovative NHS trust. This is a diverse role working with pre school and school age children with SLCN in a range of settings. You will work as part of the community clinic team with shared pre-school and school age caseloads. You will work closely with parents and professionals including providing training to enable parents and others to support children's language and communication needs.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for dynamic Speech and Language Therapists to join our established core service within our friendly and supportive Luton and Bedfordshire Team.
Full time opportunities are available in:
- Bedford
- Central North - covering Biggleswade, Sandy and Shefford
- Central South - covering Leighton Buzzard, Houghton Regis and Dunstable
Part time hours would be considered - please contact the service to discuss.
We need:
- A motivated and enthusiastic therapist who is willing to work flexibly
- Someone looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills
You will:
- Manage a caseload providing targeted, evidence-based assessment and therapy
- Work across clinics, pre-schools and schools
- Work closely with colleagues in Health and Education
- Participate in training to parents and other professionals around SLC needs
As a Service we provide:
- A comprehensive support programme for newly qualified therapists
- Formal and informal training, including shadowing opportunities
- Regular robust clinical supervision and a mentoring system
- Continued Professional Development opportunities including in house training and external courses
- Reflective clinical forums and buddying systems
- Regular whole service and locality team meetings
If this sounds like your type of role, use the job link below, we'd love to hear from you!
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis.
To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards
As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short term goals working towards discharge
To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards
To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in childrens care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive
To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate
To make onward referral as appropriate
To deliver training to enhance the skills of the wider workforce around Speech, Language and Communication
To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision
To take part in the supervision of students with support
To take part in supervision of the work of SLT Assistants and volunteers when required
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis.
To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards
As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short term goals working towards discharge
To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards
To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in childrens care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive
To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate
To make onward referral as appropriate
To deliver training to enhance the skills of the wider workforce around Speech, Language and Communication
To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision
To take part in the supervision of students with support
To take part in supervision of the work of SLT Assistants and volunteers when required
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised S< Degree or equivalent Health Professions Council Licence to Practice Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Knowledge of legal requirements, national policies and procedures which may affect practice
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant CEN
Experience
Essential
- Experience of ensuring that the values including Care, Compassion, Competence, communication, Courage and Commitment are adhered to daily, and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust
- Knowledge of a range of paediatric clinical disorders, assessments and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Relevant experience of assessment and intervention in children
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a multi disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
- Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit
- Negotiation and problem solving skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Recognised S< Degree or equivalent Health Professions Council Licence to Practice Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Knowledge of legal requirements, national policies and procedures which may affect practice
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant CEN
Experience
Essential
- Experience of ensuring that the values including Care, Compassion, Competence, communication, Courage and Commitment are adhered to daily, and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust
- Knowledge of a range of paediatric clinical disorders, assessments and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Relevant experience of assessment and intervention in children
Desirable
- Evidence of working in a multi disciplinary team.
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
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).
