Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6 Paediatric SLT 2 days (we have another 2 day term time only post advertised as well)
1 year fixed term post to cover a maternity leave
15 Hours per week, term time only
Base: Kimberworth Place, Kimberworth Road, Rotherham S61 1HE (5 mins from Meadowhall shopping centre)
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist in our friendly and innovative Speech and Language Therapy team. The post will be working across 2-3 teams. Rotherham SaLT service works in specialist team caseloads to ensure that all therapists working with similar client groups are part of a strong supporting team (e.g. Clinic, preschool, DLD, SEN)
The post holder would need experience working with children and young people with developmental speech and language delays and disorders, Autism and SEN and preferably have experience working in a school environment collaboratively working with educational professionals to help meet the individual childs holistic needs.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
Taking case histories, assessment and intervention, writing advice for EHCPs and programmes of intervention, providing training, working with a referring on to other practitioners in health and education.
Rotherham is a friendly and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy department.
The department offers a formal mentoring, peer support and a Personal Development Review system which ensures that training and learning needs can be identified and met appropriately.
About us
The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham
As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall
But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Working knowledge of NHS policies, clinical guidelines and national agendas.
* Knowledge in using a range of formal and informal Speech and Language assessments
* To be able to provide clear written reports for school and EHCP plans
* Plan SLT intervention programmes
* Ability to set and report on outcome measures
* Ability to deal with infrequent challenging behaviour with support from other staff
Qualifications
* Speech and Language Therapy degree
* HCPC registered
* Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Communication and relationships
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
* To communicate effectively with different professionals within schools, health and social care
Experience
* Experience working with children with developmental Speech and Language difficulties
* Experience working with preschool and FS/KS1/KS2 children in schools, children centre and home settings
* Experience with working with children with communication difficulties associated with DLD and SEN/Autism
* Experience of delivering training to other professionals
Training and Education
* Provides learning and development to other professionals in Speech, Language and communication needs and interventions
Training and Education
* Provides learning and development to other professionals in Speech, Language and communication needs and interventions
Professional Registration/PIN
* Please enter HCPC registration
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.
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPro rata, per annum
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