Job summary The Children's Therapy Services identify, assess, support and manage the health needs of children and young people aged 0-18 years, working closely with children and their families in health settings and family homes; and with education colleagues in early years and school Children's Therapy services cover Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
Services are offered in various parts of these localities to facilitate easy access for families.
Main duties of the job To practice as a highly specialist clinical practitioner, being a source of expertise, providing support, supervision, teaching, advice and consultation across BNSSG.
To offer highly specialist clinical expertise within Early Years dysphagia and complex needs communication support, and to carry own highly specialist case load within this area.
To provide dysphagia and communication assessment and therapy support as required to children in clinic, early education settings and home.
To work closely with the multi-disciplinary team around the child.
You will have line management responsibilities.
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Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll welcome and encourage all applicants.
We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce.
We know diversity fosters creativity and are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.
We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.Interested?
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Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date.
Person Specification Experience & Skills Essential Significant experience of working with early years dysphagia Experience of line management Ability to interpret professional standards and guidelines and relate them to clinical service delivery Significant experience of working with children with complex needs Qualifications Essential Degree level qualification recognised by Professional Governing Body (Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists/Chartered Society of Physiotherapists/ Royal College of Occupational Therapists) HCPC Registration Post-graduate accredited Paediatric Dysphagia training Desirable Under ones dysphagia competencies