Job summary Due to internal promotions we are delighted to be ina position to attract 3 full-time posts for Band 5 therapists who want to workwith Children across our service.
The posts will suit newly qualifiedtherapists or therapists keen to expand their experience working with children.1 post will be predominantly based in South Tynesideand 2 posts in Sunderland although we work across our patch as one integratedteam.
Please apply if you are keen to develop your skillsworking with children across community and specialist settings who have a broadrange of SLCN, including children with SEND and complex additional needs.
We are working with agencies and service usersacross systems to improve the service to children with SLCN and SEND.
This includes working with our Family Hubs,mainstream and specialist education settings, local authority and other healthpartners as well as commissioners.
Join us if you want to be part of our drive to makea difference to the long term outcomes for children and young people.
Main duties of the job You will haveexperience of working with children with a range of speech, language andcommunication difficulties, and be able to assess, plan and provideintervention and therapy within a range of settings.
You will have excellentinterpersonal skills and be committed to working in a multi-disciplinary way tofacilitate the best outcomes for children.
You will be well supported and bepart of a forward thinking department that provides a range of specialistservices and is always striving to be innovative and put research into practiceto improve patient outcomes.
Developing our team members in their career pathis the corner-stone of this.
This will be an ideal opportunity for a therapistlooking to develop their skills in this area who also has values that alignwith those of our organisation and is passionate about making a difference tochildren and young people.
Our Childrens Speech and LanguageTherapy Team covers South Tyneside and Sunderland localities.
There areexcellent links across the Childrens Therapy staff with joint supervision andsharing practice sessions.
Keyrequirements: Enthusiasmfor this client group, Experience of working with children with SLCN, Teamworker, HCPC registration, Enhanced DBS check, ability to meet the transportrequirements of this postFormore details contact: Ruth Rayner Head of Service -0191 5699009, Nicola Johnson, Operational Manager -0191 5699122 orEmma Bowen, Clinical Team Lead -0191 2833284.
About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust.
From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams.
We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities.
We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT.
We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents.
We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000.
We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
To work as a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) for Childrens Services.
To provide a clinical service to children with a wide range of speech, language and communication disorders.
To work autonomously assessing, differentially diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging patients with advice/supervision from senior clinicians.
To participate in clinical governance activity research, audit, evidence based practice.
To liaise with and advise other agencies/professionals involved with the patient.
To contribute to service planning, improvement and modernisation to ensure patient safety.
Person Specification Physical Requirements Essential Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Ability to move and handle equipment and clients.
Desirable Car driver/owner or access to mobility support.
Qualifications Essential Relevant/recognised degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy - BSC/MSc.
HCPC Registration.
RCSLT Membership eligibility.
Desirable CPD and previous experience of working at this level.
Evidence of post graduate training/CPD in SLCN.
Completion of pre-registration year-RCSLT NQT competences signed off -full clinical autonomy.
Experience Essential Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy clinical experience.
Previous experience of working with children.
Desirable Post-graduate paediatric Speech and Language Therapy clinical experience.
Experience of treating or observing treatment of a range of Paediatric SLCN disorders.
Experience of working with Children with additional needs.
Experience of multi-agency working.
Provision of training.
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the full range of Childrens Speech, Language and Communication problems.
Excellent communication skills in all modalities.
Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Organisational skills and well developed time management skills.
Desirable IT skills.
Understanding of the principles of Clinical Audit R +D and evaluating service provision.
Evidence of ability to plan and co-ordinate the work of others.