Band 6 speech and language therapist

You will provide speech and language therapy to school‑aged pupils in mainstream schools as part of the Speech and Language Inclusion Partnership (SLIP) and specialist provision, and supporting children and families as part of our clinic and communities early years service.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and differential diagnosis of a child's communication difficulties through the use of standardised assessments, reflection of auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of a child's communication, informal observation, specialist knowledge and consultation with parents and school staff.
• Identification of appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness, and to develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment using information gained through assessment and to develop clear care plans based on evidence and the evaluation of outcomes.
• Production of reports reflecting clinical knowledge regarding patients’ needs and summarising proposed care plans for parents, carers, school staff, educational psychologists, the local education department and medical staff including paediatricians; and, where required, production of reports for education, health and care plans.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of school‑aged children? Do you want to work in a forward‑thinking, multidisciplinary team where your professional development is a priority?

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our dedicated service.

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent.

Qualifications and Experience

• Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills.
• Skills in handling children with disabilities, including making oral examinations.
• Specialist knowledge to inform sound clinical judgement and decision making for case management.
• Health Professions Council – Licence to Practice.
• Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to school‑age children.
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to the client group.
• Knowledge of the standards of record keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – observation, listening and empathy.
• Negotiation and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent diplomacy skills.
• Excellent analytical and reflection skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be a good team member, including working with other agencies.
• Well‑developed concentration skills.
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Prioritisation skills.
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
• Experience working with children with speech, language and communication difficulties as an undergraduate.
• Experience of developing relationships with staff from other agencies and management teams.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Makaton.
• Experience working within mainstream and/or specialist provision.
• Experience delivering training.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups.
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and audit.
• Ability to travel throughout B&NES to carry out duties of the post.

As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist you will be part of our valued team in our 0–19 Service, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits.

Benefits

• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our 'Outstanding' learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise.
• An open, just culture that encourages ideas to help us deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care, backed up by at least £100,000 of ringfenced innovation funding each year.
• The pride of working for an organisation committed to the highest clinical and quality standards, with the majority of our rated services holding 'good' or 'outstanding' ratings from the Care Quality Commission.
• Band 6 AfC Salary with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you.
• Access to wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.
• Online and face‑to‑face help with your mental and physical wellbeing – from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well as career coaching and counselling.