The Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will be based within the Westmorland and Furness footprint and will work integrated in the 0-19 service, including Health Visitors and Child Development Practitioners. The post holder will support the service offer to families and promote health, wellbeing, and development of children. They will develop training, interventions, and pathways to promote evidence-based assessments and interventions, considering the Home Learning Environment to narrow the 'word gap' and promote school readiness.
To support Speech and Language Services to children in the Westmorland and Furness footprint of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
* The role involves working closely with the 0-19 service and multi-agency partners to contribute to family hub innovations and support a system approach to group developments, promoting evidence-based practice across the system.
* The post holder will have extensive knowledge of SLCN in children aged 0-19 and will share this specialist knowledge with colleagues and partners. They will develop and deliver training to the service and partner agencies.
* The Speech and Language Therapist will promote best practice interventions for early language development through training and supervision to the Westmorland and Furness Healthy Child team. Training will include enhanced speech and language interventions and the Early Language Identification Measure assessments. This sharing of best practice will extend to wider partners within the footprint.
* A key role will be to promote an integrated approach within the footprint through developing a School Readiness Pathway and tailored interventions and group activities.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for populations in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East. We provide outstanding care to patients and staff, valuing Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork, and Equality. If you seek a rewarding NHS career where you can make a real difference, HDFT could be the place for you!
We Offer Colleagues
* A supportive culture allowing colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff recognition through regular appraisals, achievements awards, and annual recognition events.
* Employee support and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance, counselling, and physiotherapy services.
Please Note
* Posts may close early if sufficient applications are received.
* Visa sponsorship is role-dependent; ensure the role meets visa criteria before applying.
* There are no relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Dianne Chew
Job Title: Service Manager
Email: diannechew@nhs.net
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