Job summary
We are pleased to offer this new, fixed term opportunity for:
0.8 wte B7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Practice Development Lead. This post will be for 12 months and you will be responsible for supporting the training and development of recently qualified SLTs; return to practice SLTs; and internationally recruited SLTs, co-ordinating with clinical supervisors, line managers and Operational Leads.
This post is Hertfordshire wide and open to Band 6 and Band 7 SLTs.
Please see attached Job Description for more information.
If you are interested in applying for this post please submit your expression of interest which should be no more than 500 words. You should include your reasons for applying for this post, and any skills and experience you have relevant for this post.
Please submit your expression of interest no later than 6pm on Tuesday 12th November to Adriana Duah on adriana.duah@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Please see job description which is attached to this advert.
Please submit your expression of interest no later than 6pm on Tuesday 12th November to Adriana Duah on adriana.duah@nhs.net
About us
Please see job description which is attached to this advert.
Please submit your expression of interest no later than 6pm on Tuesday 12th November to Adriana Duah on adriana.duah@nhs.net
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description which is attached to this advert.
Please submit your expression of interest no later than 6pm on Tuesday 12th November to Adriana Duah on adriana.duah@nhs.net
For further details contact:
Sophie Pullinger/ Lyn Humphrey - Operational Managers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description which is attached to this advert.
Please submit your expression of interest no later than 6pm on Tuesday 12th November to Adriana Duah on adriana.duah@nhs.net
For further details contact:
Sophie Pullinger/ Lyn Humphrey - Operational Managers
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 1. Band 6/Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist
- 2. Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy with experience and highly specialist knowledge in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy acquired through further theoretical training and experience to Master's level or equivalent in required speciality
- 3. To be a registered with HCPC and RCSLT
- 4. Continued Professional Development evidenced by attendance at postgraduate courses to maintain and develop own specialist knowledge and expertise
- 5. Supervision/Clinical Educators Course attendance
- 6. Experience in developing and delivering specialist training
- 7. In depth and expert knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to the service
- 8. Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- 9. Effective problem-solving and organisational skill, including time and self-management skills.
Other
Essential
- Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Person Specification
Skills and Experience
Essential
- 1. Band 6/Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist
- 2. Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy with experience and highly specialist knowledge in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy acquired through further theoretical training and experience to Master's level or equivalent in required speciality
- 3. To be a registered with HCPC and RCSLT
- 4. Continued Professional Development evidenced by attendance at postgraduate courses to maintain and develop own specialist knowledge and expertise
- 5. Supervision/Clinical Educators Course attendance
- 6. Experience in developing and delivering specialist training
- 7. In depth and expert knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to the service
- 8. Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
- 9. Effective problem-solving and organisational skill, including time and self-management skills.
Other
Essential
- Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
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).
