Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
About
Why Choose Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT)?
We understand that whether you're just starting out or have plenty of experience, moving jobs can be both exciting and daunting. You've made a great choice in considering joining Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hardworking and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff, all delivering high standards of patient care.
Operating on an ethos of One Culture of Care, where we look after each other with the same care and compassion that we show to our patients, colleague engagement, and creating an open, honest, and inclusive organisation is high on our agenda. Colleague engagement involves listening to each other and sharing ideas to improve patient care and our organisation. We aim to create a workplace that feels open and honest, where colleagues are encouraged to express their feelings, make suggestions, and know they will be supported if they observe inappropriate behaviour.
Our values and behaviours—put the people first, do the must dos, work together to get results and go-see—underpin our strategy and our culture. We support one another to grow, develop, learn, and contribute, ensuring all colleagues can look after each other and our patients. Find out more about Our Future Plans.
Why Choose CHFT?
We’re Ambitious
We are an ambitious trust, making significant changes to how we work and deliver services to meet 21st-century care expectations. Recently, we received capital funding of £196.5 million to support the creation of two state-of-the-art hospitals by 2025, meeting the needs of our community. It’s an exciting time to join us as we progress in our transformation journey.
We Have Great Benefits
In addition to making a difference in your community, we offer a wide range of benefits to our staff.
We’re Charitable
Our CHFT NHS Charity allows donations from colleagues, patients, and the community to fund specialised equipment, improve environments, support staff, and provide additional services beyond NHS funding.
Our Future Plans
https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job Details
* Location: Site: Broad St/Princess Royal Community, Northgate / Greenhead Road, Halifax/Huddersfield, HX1 1UB, West Yorkshire
* Contract Type & Working Pattern: Permanent, 37.5 hours/week, full-time, flexible working options available
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum, pro rata (NHS AfC: Band 6)
Specialty: Paediatrics
Interview Date: 30/01/2025
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all community sections, regardless of protected characteristics.
We promote the One Culture of Care to provide compassionate care. We consider flexible working arrangements, including part-time, job-share, and remote options. Please discuss your needs during the interview process.
Job Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative Childrens Therapy team. The service includes Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and therapy assistants, based in Halifax and Huddersfield. The post may be based at either location.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage your own specialist caseload.
* Conduct assessments, treatments, and provide advice in clinics, schools, and nurseries.
* Collaborate with Education and Social Care, supporting children and families.
* Develop and evaluate individualised treatment plans.
* Support and advise within the wider multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications include a relevant degree/diploma, registration with HPC/NMC, and evidence of postgraduate training. Desirable criteria include postgraduate qualifications, experience with children with complex needs, and training in clinical education.
Essential skills include excellent communication, team working, independent working, prioritisation, and the ability to work under emotional demands.
Application Details
Please submit your application with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years, including valid email addresses. References will be requested prior to an unconditional offer.
For questions, contact [email protected] or Joanne Suggitt at 01422 261340.
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