Overview
If successful you will be working with children and young people in a number of settings, predominantly clinics, completing assessments and intervention for a wide variety of conditions. You will be an integral part of our innovative and supportive paediatric team, working closely with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues and other professionals.
We very much like to support CPD and development opportunities within CCICP in order to help personal and professional progression within your role. Our Speech and Language Therapy team are an innovative, supportive and welcoming group of professionals.
Responsibilities
* Be involved in assessments and intervention for a range of speech, language and communication needs in children and young people.
* Work predominantly in clinics and in community settings, including school environments, as part of a paediatric team.
* Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues and other professionals to provide integrated care.
Qualifications
* Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with a drive to work with children.
* Some knowledge and experience of working in community settings (including undergraduate knowledge), particularly in clinic and school settings.
* Ability to demonstrate knowledge and experience of working with children of all ages who have a range of speech, language and communication needs.
About Us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. It employs almost 5,000 staff, provides around 540 hospital beds, and offers services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), which provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
Be Safe Be EquiPPEd and Reputation
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign to ensure safe practices for staff and patients. The 2020 NHS Staff Survey highlighted improvements in safety culture, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference. We are also recognised nationally for workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and recognise that to give patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
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