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Are you a positive, enthusiastic, motivated, Speech and Language Therapist keen to join an NHS Health and Social Care partner, and work in beautiful Wiltshire?
Due to promotion, we have an exciting full time (37.5 hours per week) Band 5 post available based in the popular town of Chippenham, one of our main Hubs in Wiltshire. Chippenham is close to the beautiful city of Bath, and between the bustling cities of Bristol and Swindon, with excellent rail and coach connections to London and the south west, as well as being near to key roads such as the M4 andA350.
Package DescriptionAs a Speech and Language Therapist delivering NHS services to children and young people with us you will receive a Band 5 AfCsalary and terms and conditions including an NHS pension.
As part of our pre-employment process we will ask you to provide:
* proof of your vaccination status via the NHS Covid Pass (either electronically or via the PDF)
* A signed copy of the temporary medical exemption form
As well as AfC terms and conditions including an NHS pension, you'll have access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- Laptop and Mobile enabling fantastic flexible working patterns that can help you lead a perfect work/life balance
- MyWellness a health and lifestyle platform covering mental health awareness and support, healthy recipes & activity challenges and access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters
- We are pleased to offer access to Wagestream- which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them. No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
- A committed Learning and Development team who work closely with Universities and Health Education England to further your potential and support your progression
- Access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills, bespoke career pathways and opportunities continuing your professional development
- Strive for Better networks - a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality
- Opportunities to work in different areas and various services to gain new knowledge and experience
- Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work. You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users
- Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives
- Access to Reward Gateway-our staff benefits scheme which grants you access to premium offers and discounts on practical spending at national supermarkets and well known retailers as well as special treats like Virgin Experience Days and Leisure Vouchers
- Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards with 100% of our rated services considered overall good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.
Main ResponsibilitiesAs the Speech and Language Therapist you will offer support to children and young people, their families and other service users. You will reduce the impact of speech and language difficulties, to allow children to participate in daily life and inspire them to reach their full potential.
Working within the dynamic Wiltshire community paediatric team, you will provide assessment and intervention for preschool and school aged children 0-19 years who experience speech, language, or communication difficulties. This is delivered within preschools, clinics, schools, and other community settings throughout Wiltshire, therefore owning and driving a car is essential. Agile working is encouraged including some home working, the use of virtual consultations, as well asface to face appointments where appropriate.
The Ideal CandidateYou will have a Degree Qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, a licence to practice with the Health and Care Professions Council, and be a registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
We welcome newly qualified SLTs and offer a robust induction programme to develop professional competencies. We are also keen to hear from qualified SLTs who have completed their RCSLT competencies, as well as SLTs considering a return to practice after a break in working. We offer regular, ongoing, internal opportunities for CPD in all core areas of speech, language and communication needs. For suitably qualified experienced therapists there may be some flexibility within the Band 5 salary range.
You will also need to be confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel.
Our current Band 5s have this to say:
- We have a fantastic large team of 30+ SLTs, with a huge range of experiences in different clinical settings.
- Ideal post to gain experience as your caseload includes a wide age range and clinical need rather than focusing on one speciality area. There are opportunities to try more specialist areas of work too.
- Our team is so supportive, you can ask any questions regardless of experience.
- SLTs are offered regular opportunities to attend internal training events led by highly experienced SLTs.
- Lots of opportunities to work closely with other HCRG Care Group staff and opportunities to shadow other clinical professionals.
- You will receive regular help from a supportive group of Band 5 peers and have a SLT 'Buddy' during your induction.
- There are opportunities to work closely with staff within educational settings and deliver training to adults supporting children.
For more information on the role, please contact Caroline.Almeida@hcrgcaregroup.com
About The CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006 by our Chief Executive Dr Vivienne McVey and like-minded colleagues, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.
From around 500 locations across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply. We reserve the right to cease any advertising prior to the published closing date for a role that receives a high number of applications.
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From 11 November 21, as a result of new legislation, anyone over the age of 18 who enters a Care Home as part of their job must have had both doses of a COVID-19 vaccination or hold a valid medical exemption. As part of our pre-employment process we will therefore ask you to provide: * proof of your vaccination status via the NHS Covid Pass (either electronically or via the PDF) * A signed copy of the temporary medical exemption form. Further details about the legislation can be found on the government website.
