Children's Speech & Language Therapist - Band 5 or Newly Qualified
Band 5
Main area Band 5 Children’s Speech & Language Therapist Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Term time hours
37.5 hours per week Job ref 848-BHC-015-25
Site Bromley borough Town Bromley Salary £34,521 - £41,956 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 11/02/2025
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey.
Job overview
Children's Speech & Language Therapist - Band 5 or Newly Qualified
Full-time, Part-time & Term time hours considered
Applications from both newly qualified SLTs and experienced Band 5 SLTs are encouraged.
Due to an ever-increasing demand for our services, Bromley Healthcare’s Children’s SLT Service is continuing to expand our fantastic and supportive team.
We can offer:
* Regular Band 5 seminars on a variety of clinical areas (e.g. Autism Spectrum Conditions, Developmental Language Disorder, Speech Disorders, Stammering, EHCP report writing, target setting), as well as the opportunity to apply for external training courses.
* Support for newly qualified therapists through the RCSLT competencies, with weekly line management initially.
* Access to an SLT mentor.
* Whole-team CPD meetings and small clinical supervision groups.
* Access to clinical specialists for specialist opinions and support.
* Opportunities for career progression.
Quote from a staff member:
"I started working at Bromley Healthcare straight after university and I couldn't have chosen a better place to begin working as an SLT. The support and supervision from all members of the team has been incredible and it has made transitioning from student to therapist run so smoothly. Everyone on the team made me feel so welcome and helped to build my confidence - I couldn't have found a better team to be a part of!"
Main duties of the job
We are currently developing a new Universal, Targeted Specialist model in mainstream schools through our core service, delivering EHCP intervention in mainstream schools, as well as expanding our buy-in service in mainstream schools, special schools and provisions.
Day-to-day, you will provide assessment and therapy services to a mixed paediatric caseload with speech, language and communication needs, as well as report writing and opportunities for training parents/carers and those working with children with SLCN.
You will be part of a dynamic, committed team of staff delivering high-quality services to the population of Bromley.
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, and access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder is responsible to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.
* To provide a speech and language therapy service to patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders with appropriate support from a supervisor.
* To make a differential diagnosis based on evidence from assessment, leading to decisions about intervention/treatment, seeking advice as appropriate.
* To communicate complex condition-related information from assessment to clients, carers, families and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of patients/clients and their carers.
* To initiate and provide a variety of treatment options according to patient's needs, including the use of interpreters as appropriate, with support from senior therapists.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Recognised speech & language therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
* Health Professions Council Licence to practice.
* Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
Experience
* Evidence of developing responsibility for clinic and caseload management.
* Experience of working with other professionals relevant to client groups.
Specific Skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy.
* Well developed analytical skills with use of knowledge necessary for case load management, assessment and therapy relevant to client group.
* Ability to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management for prolonged periods.
We are dedicated to caring for our service users and their loved ones. We strongly encourage all colleagues to avail themselves of the Coronavirus vaccination.
At Bromley Healthcare, we are fully committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all colleagues feel supported. We welcome applicants with a disability and are able to support reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to a rewarding career with Bromley Healthcare. Please note that all offers of new employment with Bromley Healthcare are subject to a six-month probationary period.
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