This is a cracking opportunity to get a taste of, or develop your skills in, Children's Speech and Language Therapy. The last postholder is now studying to become a Speech and Language Therapist. Our team is friendly, supportive and continually developing. You'll work across a variety of settings - educational, clinical, and home environments - supporting children with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs. We're looking for someone who is caring, has a passion for learning and is great with kids. You'll assist in managing caseloads, delivering group interventions, and supporting training sessions. The job will include working closely with other agencies and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the children and families. Please get in touch if you'd like to chat about the role or arrange a visit before applying or interviewing., Speech and Language Therapists provide patient-centred care, working collaboratively with children and young people to set therapy goals aimed at improving their quality of life and wellbeing. These goals empower patients to manage their speech, language, communication, and eating/drinking needs independently. Central to this approach is the patient's active involvement through education, awareness, and participation in their therapy.
Responsibilities
* Provide a high standard of therapy support to clients in hospital, community, home, or educational settings.
* Collaborate with Speech and Language Therapists to implement and advance speech, language, and communication programmes.
* Help patients achieve and maintain optimal levels of speech, language, functional communication, independence, and wellbeing across various settings, aiming for self-management of their condition.
* Take primary responsibility for continuing speech, language, and communication programmes following appropriate training and clear delegation.
* Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team, planning and managing their own work duties.
* Engage in regular clinical and managerial supervision, maintaining an accurate portfolio of learning and reflective practice relevant to the role.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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