Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 passionate about working in the field of AAC. We are growing our team of East Sussex therapists who work in special schools and with pre-school children in the community. Flexible working, part-timehours and job share will be considered.
We are an integrated therapies team providing SLT, OT and PT services, working in collaboration with colleagues such as Paediatricians, Teachers and Dieticians.This full-time vacancy is within East Sussex, but we can be flexible with the clinical base.
This role encompasses both leadership and clinical work in the complex needs team. You will both be part of an innovative, cohesive andenthusiastic team of therapists working in the community and local special schools with children aged 0-19 years andtheir families.
This is an opportunity for therapists either with direct experience of working with children using AAC and knowledge of current assessment for these, or someone who would like to develop these skills. There is also an opportunity to developdysphagia skills
We have a strong commitment to training and development with robust supervision and shadowing opportunities across the service.
Please note: We are recruiting for a Band 6 role in this service. Vacancy ref: 846-7791251-UJ
Contact Kathryn Burbidge, Operations Manager on 07766 294763 or kburbidge@nhs.net for an informal conversation to know more about the role and what we can offer you.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will:Carry out high quality assessments for children and young people who have complex needs.
Effectively communicate with children and their families as well as internal and external staff.
Produce high quality detailed reports in a timely manner.
Lead on clinical care pathways in this specialist clinical area.
Report to and advising on the development requirements in this specialist area to the Professional Lead, Team Leads, Clinical Managers and the Head of Service.
Participate in your own reflective practice and on-going learning in the field of AAC
Ensure that staff working in the field of AAC have regular access to effective supervision, training and support to enhance their CPD in this area.
Hold responsibility for delegated line management and supervision of staff working within the team.
Work alongside the MDT in the local special schools
Car owner/driver essential, subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act (1995).
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team viakentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to quality of care and promotes high standards to consistently improve outcomes for children. Involves children and their families and other stakeholders in service developments. Consistently puts children and their families at the heart of clinical decision making. Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness. Works across locality and service boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice. Registered Member of professional body
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent relevant to specialist clinical area. Dysphagia qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant paediatric experience. Evidence of continued professional development in area of clinical specialism. Experience of providing line supervision and/or clinical supervision in area of clinical specialism Evidence of innovative working and supporting change. Experience of partnership working with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing service re-design within clinical area. Experience of giving presentations and promoting the work of the service /organisation to relevant stakeholders
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and ability to implement in clinical practice. Knowledge of current local and national policies relevant to health, social care and education. Knowledge & understanding of organisational governance issues & policies. Current knowledge of child/adult safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
- Active membership of National CENs
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to motivate and lead staff. Ability to prioritise and balance workload. Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Ability to negotiate and influence.
Desirable
- Ability to critically appraisal journals. Ability to provide constructive feedback to consultants and/or other professionals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Innovative & willingness to meet new challenges and pioneer new ways of working. Flexible, self-motivated & assertive. Ability to travel across a variety of sites in East Sussex within a timely manner.
Person Specification
Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrates commitment to quality of care and promotes high standards to consistently improve outcomes for children. Involves children and their families and other stakeholders in service developments. Consistently puts children and their families at the heart of clinical decision making. Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness. Works across locality and service boundaries, looks for collective success, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent. Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice. Registered Member of professional body
Desirable
- Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent relevant to specialist clinical area. Dysphagia qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant paediatric experience. Evidence of continued professional development in area of clinical specialism. Experience of providing line supervision and/or clinical supervision in area of clinical specialism Evidence of innovative working and supporting change. Experience of partnership working with internal and external stakeholders.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing service re-design within clinical area. Experience of giving presentations and promoting the work of the service /organisation to relevant stakeholders
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and ability to implement in clinical practice. Knowledge of current local and national policies relevant to health, social care and education. Knowledge & understanding of organisational governance issues & policies. Current knowledge of child/adult safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
- Active membership of National CENs
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to motivate and lead staff. Ability to prioritise and balance workload. Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Ability to negotiate and influence.
Desirable
- Ability to critically appraisal journals. Ability to provide constructive feedback to consultants and/or other professionals
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Innovative & willingness to meet new challenges and pioneer new ways of working. Flexible, self-motivated & assertive. Ability to travel across a variety of sites in East Sussex within a timely manner.
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).
