Job summary Development Opportunity from Band 6 to Band 7 will be consideredAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Speech and Language Therapist to clinically lead and develop Cumbria Childrens Speech and Language service.This high performing team work as part of an integrated Childrens Therapy Service alongside Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Audiology.
They work closely with colleagues across health, education and social care, delivering a responsive, effective and fast moving service.Due to the countywide nature of this post, there will be a requirement to travel around Cumbria to provide visible leadership and development.
You will work closely with operational managers in your role, providing clinical steer and insight to support operational and service decision making.Cumbria Childrens Speech and Language Therapy service is a friendly, supportive team staff committed to delivering excellent care .
We have a well developed supervision and peer support system in place, and the wellbeing of staff is very important to us .
Main duties of the job Detailed in the job description As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.
The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030.
All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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