Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatrics)
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Job Summary: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHSFT. 2 x Band 5, temporary 12 months, 37.5 hour per week Posts. Part-time will be considered. Children’s Speech and Language Therapy. The Post will suit a newly-qualified Therapist or a Therapist keen to expand their experience working with children, mainly in Sunderland.
You will be working mainly across community clinics, nursery and education settings in Sunderland. Please apply if you are keen to develop your skills working with children across community and specialist settings who have a broad range of SLCN.
Join us if you want to be part of our drive to make a difference to the long-term outcomes for children and young people.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience of working with children with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties, and be able to assess, plan and provide intervention and therapy within a range of settings. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to working in a multi-disciplinary way to facilitate the best outcomes for children. You will be well-supported and be part of a forward-thinking department that provides a range of specialist services and is always striving to be innovative and put research into practice to improve patient outcomes.
Contact:
Ruth Rayner, Head of Service, 0191 569 9009
Nicola Johnson, Operational Manager, 0191 569 9122
Emma Bowen, Operational Manager, 0191 283 2484
About Us
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. 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.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
1. To work as a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) for Children’s Services.
2. To provide a clinical service to children with a wide range of speech, language and communication disorders.
3. To work autonomously assessing, differentially diagnosing, prioritising, treating and discharging patients with advice/supervision from senior clinicians.
4. To participate in clinical governance activity i.e. research, audit, evidence-based practice.
5. To liaise with and advise other agencies/professionals involved with the patient.
6. To contribute to service planning, improvement and modernisation to ensure patient safety.
Person Specification
Skills/Attributes/Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of the full range of Children’s 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.
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant/recognised Degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy - BSC/MSc.
* HCPC Registration.
* RCSLT Membership eligibility.
Experience
Essential
* Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy clinical experience.
* Previous experience of working with children.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Sunderland Children's Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AG
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