Job summary We are inviting applications from both current band 5 therapists, and those who are due to complete their Undergraduate Degree this summer or Masters Degree later in the year to join us in the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team. We are in the second phase of our service redesign where our key success factors have been determined by the staff, and key performance indicators and the model of service delivery by the staff, partners, and parents of children with SLCN and EDS working together. The successful applicants will join an enthusiastic and friendly team of Children's Therapists, Assistants and Administrators with systems in place for NQP and Preceptorship support. As a successful applicant you will be committed to providing high quality care and sharing your innovative ideas for service delivery. It is essential to us that you enjoy coming to work and feel satisfied with the difference you are making to children and young people's development and skills. A process for career progression from Band 5 to Band 6 will be offered through the RCSLT competency framework. Professional Development Framework | RCSLT Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Main duties of the job To provide, with appropriate support, as an autonomous practitioner in Speech and Language Therapy, assessment, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment for service users and to liaise with and refer on to other health, education and social care providers as appropriate. To work as a member of the community service, contribute to its development and provide multidisciplinary functions (within the post holders sphere of competence) to service users in any setting required by the service To develop the post holders' own professional practice by keeping abreast of clinical developments and responding to available evidence. To provide face to face / remote coaching, training, information and advice to parents and other practitioners. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. These posts in Children's SLT provide therapists with the opportunity to work directly with children, families and education setting partners in the community, mainstream schools, early years, and in special schools, delivering both assessments and a range of interventions. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary Depending on experience per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 825-6983115-OPS Job locations Coral House Longbow Close Shrewsbury SY1 3GZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Holds recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent. Holds Health Professions Council license to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist. Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Experience Essential Experience at under or post graduate level of using a range of tests and assessment techniques. Experience at under or post graduate level of using a range of intervention approaches across different settings. Experience of data gathering methodology and data analysis. Experience at an under or post graduate level in working with parents and other professionals Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrate knowledge of: o relevant speech, language, communication assessments, interventions and techniques how to evaluate their relevance and effectiveness. o national policies and procedures relevant to Children's Speech and Language Therapy, and to Children and Young People's Education. o Safeguarding Procedures and their implementation in practice. Demonstrate: o an awareness of recent developments in practice and research including National guidance. o understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service o Effective written and verbal communication skills for a wide audience of children and adults. o Excellent analytical and reflective skills. o Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills. o Excellent organisation, negotiation and problem solving skills. Show competency in the use of relevant IT tools including those appropriate for clinical use, for example In Print 3. An awareness of current platforms used to provide remote assessment, training and interventions Other Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the job Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential Holds recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent. Holds Health Professions Council license to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist. Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Experience Essential Experience at under or post graduate level of using a range of tests and assessment techniques. Experience at under or post graduate level of using a range of intervention approaches across different settings. Experience of data gathering methodology and data analysis. Experience at an under or post graduate level in working with parents and other professionals Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrate knowledge of: o relevant speech, language, communication assessments, interventions and techniques how to evaluate their relevance and effectiveness. o national policies and procedures relevant to Children's Speech and Language Therapy, and to Children and Young People's Education. o Safeguarding Procedures and their implementation in practice. Demonstrate: o an awareness of recent developments in practice and research including National guidance. o understanding of clinical governance and risk management and their implications for the service o Effective written and verbal communication skills for a wide audience of children and adults. o Excellent analytical and reflective skills. o Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills. o Excellent organisation, negotiation and problem solving skills. Show competency in the use of relevant IT tools including those appropriate for clinical use, for example In Print 3. An awareness of current platforms used to provide remote assessment, training and interventions Other Essential Able to meet the travel requirements of the job 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Coral House Longbow Close Shrewsbury SY1 3GZ Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)