Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Swindon Borough Council

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Job summary

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We provide a high quality service to the children and young people of Swindon including the provision of Speech and Language Therapy in schools, specialist settings for children with hearing impairment, Developmental Language Disorder and complex needs. We offer an outstanding stammering service, ASD service, dysphagia service including outreach into our local SCBU.

Main duties of the job

Read full advert. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic, final year Speech and Language Therapy students who want to join an experienced and innovative team on graduation and excel in their career with the support of a clear, competency based, career progression pathway which will support you to achieve your Specialist Therapist role within 3 years of qualifying.

About us

At Swindon Borough Council, we want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because thats who were doing it for the communities & businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, youll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. Its all for better public services. Better processes & a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, & Swindon will be better with you.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity & innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development & a flexible work life balance.

Our current benefits include:

Flexible working

27-33 days plus bank holidays dependent on NHS service

A career average revalued earnings (CARE) pension scheme

Purchase of annual leave

Leisure & Legal Services discounts

Eating Out, Shopping &Entertainment discounts

Candidates must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

Please note Swindon Borough Council terms and conditions apply to this role.

Date posted

02 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0065-23-7199

Job locations

Wat Tyler House

Princes Street

Swindon

Wilts

SN1 2JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

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To provide speech and language therapy to a caseload of children and young people in preschool, school, clinic and home settings as part of wider packages of care to support children and young people to participate fully in their family, school and community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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To provide speech and language therapy to a caseload of children and young people in preschool, school, clinic and home settings as part of wider packages of care to support children and young people to participate fully in their family, school and community.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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  • Qualified Speech and Language Therapist current registration with the HCPC
  • Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Most hold a UK full driving licence and have access to a car for work

Desirable

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Read full role profile.
  • Qualified Speech and Language Therapist current registration with the HCPC
  • Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
  • Most hold a UK full driving licence and have access to a car for work

Desirable

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Swindon Borough Council

Address

Wat Tyler House

Princes Street

Swindon

Wilts

SN1 2JG


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Swindon Borough Council

Address

Wat Tyler House

Princes Street

Swindon

Wilts

SN1 2JG


Employer's website

https://www.swindon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Lisa Atkinson

latkinson@swindon.gov.uk

Date posted

02 March 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

F0065-23-7199

Job locations

Wat Tyler House

Princes Street

Swindon

Wilts

SN1 2JG


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