Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
We are recruiting for a band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to work within Children's Speech and Language Therapy in Knowsley Community Paediatric Service.
The successful candidate will work with children 0-18 with Speech, language and communication difficulties, assessing, treating and supporting clients and their carers to enhance their communication skills. Previous experience working with children and young people aged 0-18 with Speech, Language and communication difficulties is beneficial.
The post holder will collaborate with a team of speech and language therapists and assistants to provide a high-quality speech and language therapy service in various education settings, clinics, and clients' homes.
They will work with other agencies and carers to help them understand communication impairments and provide appropriate support and intervention.
They will be supported to complete the requirements of the RCSLT competencies.
Main Duties of the Job
Clinically, the post holder will assess children with Speech, language and communication difficulties, supporting differential diagnosis where appropriate. They will provide relevant therapeutic intervention and support, as well as Speech and Language Therapy care plans and reports as required.
The post holder will receive regular clinical supervision, group supervision, and line management support from experienced Speech and Language Therapy colleagues.
They will manage their own caseload with support from their supervisor and line manager, who are also experienced Speech and Language Therapists.
The post holder is expected to maintain registration and membership of RCSLT and HCPC, actively participating in their professional development and performance review process.
Participation in training delivered by the team is also expected.
About Us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people across our region and commissioned for services covering the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services supporting physical and mental health, including specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK offering high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff to excel and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We are currently delivering a program of organizational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of our services while safely reducing costs.
Job Responsibilities
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Speech and Language Therapy Team in Knowsley, centrally based at Manor Farm Primary Care Resource Centre.
We are looking for a creative, innovative Speech and Language Therapist with excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for communicating the importance of speech, language, and communication within our local communities.
The successful candidate will work with a school-age caseload across a combination of locations: mainstream schools, nursery settings, and community clinics. They will assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of speech, language, and communication needs in children.
Evidence-based practice to support parents and the wider children's workforce in developing children's speech, language, and communication skills in an inclusive environment is essential. This includes providing formal training and informal coaching sessions at the clinic, the child's home, or educational settings.
An awareness of a person-centred approach to assessment, intervention, and support is assumed. An active role in the development and delivery of training is also required. The successful candidate will supervise Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, carrying out advisory visits and specialist visits as necessary. Support and mentorship will be provided by Specialist, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and the Team Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Professional qualification appropriate to the role
* Registration with relevant Registering Body e.g. HCPC
Experience
* Experience of working with clients/patients in various settings
* Evidence of working within a person-centred framework
* Ability to demonstrate the use of evidence-based practice
* Ability to demonstrate the core values of the organization
* Experience of working in a paediatric setting
* Knowledge of common paediatric health conditions
Skills
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to utilize assessment skills and tools effectively
* Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
* Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
* Able to develop effective interpersonal relationships with clients, colleagues, and the wider team
* Good organizational/time management skills
* Ability to problem-solve
* Ability to identify and minimize risk effectively
* Ability to reflect on experience and identify lessons learned
Knowledge
* Exposure to local, national, professional policies/guidance e.g. Mental Capacity Act, Vulnerable Adults Procedure, and Child Protection
* Awareness of own scope of practice and that of others
Values
* Accountability
* Support
* High professional standards
* Responsive to service users
* Engaging leadership style
* Transparency and honesty
* Discreet
* Change-oriented
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Team Manager Speech and Language Therapist
£29,970 to £36,483 per annum pro rata
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