We are looking for a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our Additional Resource Provision (ARP) Team working in resource provisions/units/bases within primary and secondary mainstream school settings. This is part of an exciting new transformation project. We have recently been commissioned to deliver services within all ARPs and Pupil Referral Units in Buckinghamshire. Current ARP Vacancies in:
* Social Communication differences
* Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)
You will be joining the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) ARP team who have a range of experience, and there will be opportunities to help shape the service. We have a strong commitment to the development of your clinical practice and professional skills.
The SLT Service forms part of an Integrated Children and Young People's Therapies Service working closely with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy as well as wider children and young people's services. This is a jointly commissioned service across health and education.
What we offer:
* Access to our Foundations Advanced Academy
* Comprehensive induction support
* Year-round access to Continuing Professional Development
* Shadowing, mentorship and clinical supervision
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We welcome informal conversations. If requested we will share our interview process in advance to ensure you have the best opportunity to flourish and succeed.
Main duties of the job
Some of these settings support children with Social communication differences and some support children with Social Emotional and Mental Health. You will be offered the opportunity to experience both caseloads or focus on a particular area of need as part of a team. You will also deliver to children in mainstream schools across key stages within a locality area of mainstream schools.
The Speech and Language Therapy Service forms part of an Integrated Children and Young People's Therapies Service working closely with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy as well as wider children and young people's services including Health Visitors, Community Nurses for Children with a Learning Disability, Community Paediatricians and School Nurses.
This is a jointly commissioned service across health and education that will give you the opportunity to be supported as you develop your speech and language therapy skills to support the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people in Buckinghamshire.
We have an excellent website which provides information and support to families and people working with children in Buckinghamshire and wider.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
* Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
* Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
* Evidence of continuing professional development and personal development
Desirable
* Attendance of relevant CEN Group
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* Clinical experience in a variety of settings.
* Evidence of specialist knowledge/skills resulting from clinical experience and CPD.
* Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group
* Demonstrates knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic intervention
* Demonstrates awareness of standards of record keeping
* Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management
* Able to manage emotional consequences and sensitivity in working with patients with a range of communication disorders
Desirable
* Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
* Demonstrates a high standard of record keeping
* Has good auditory and perceptual skills
* Demonstrates well-established knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group.
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
* Ability to work county wide
* Hold a valid driving licence
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Amersham/ Wycombe/ Aylesbury
Whielden Street
Amersham
HP7 0JD
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