Overview
There’s a place for you at CNWL. We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you’re at, there’s always a place for you at CNWL.
Job overview
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist; we would also consider applications from those seeking a developmental role from a 5 to 6 working under a developmental plan. To join our Children’s Community Speech and Language Therapy Service. This full-time, permanent position is based in Milton Keynes, and offers the chance to be part of a small, supportive team while making a real difference to children and families in the community.
This highly rewarding role working across the early years and early years complex needs team offers opportunities to work closely with children, families and other professionals to support their understanding of children’s speech, language and communication needs, and facilitate the development of functional skills.
Main duties of the job
In this key role, you will support the Early Years teams in the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to children with a variety of complex needs. As a senior therapist in a small team, you will support speech and language therapy associate practitioners, devising therapy plans and offering clinical guidance, supervision, and mentorship.
Working for our organisation
Working for CNWL NHS Trust means being part of a compassionate, forward-thinking organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care. The Trust values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that both staff and service users are supported in a caring and inclusive environment. As an employer, CNWL fosters professional development, embraces diversity, and is committed to creating a positive impact on the communities it serves.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In this key role, you will support the Early Years teams in the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to children with a variety of complex needs. As a senior therapist in a small team, you will support speech and language therapy associate practitioners, devising therapy plans and offering clinical guidance, supervision, and mentorship.
Please see attached job description for further details.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
* Registered member of RCSLT
* Membership to appropriate CEN
Experience
* Evidence of student placements/ experience reflecting clinical caseload
* Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
* Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
* Awareness of prioritisation issues within client group
* Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of individuals from minority groups
* Ability to liaise and work with other professionals and agencies
* Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
* Awareness of principles of clinical governance
* Foundation level dysphagia knowledge to support identification and referral to the dysphagia team
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
* Demonstrate ability to be a good team member
* Strong interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
* Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
* Demonstrate good organisational, analytical and reflection skills
* Ability to independently travel across the city, carrying all necessary equipment safely
* Evidence of collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Additional information
* Due to the high response levels we may expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date; apply early.
* Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. Check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
* Agenda for Change contracts are subject to a 13 week probationary period.
* If offered a job, information will be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Employer certification / accreditation
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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