Recruitment Open Day - Children's Speech and Language Therapists
Date: Saturday 8th February 2024
Event Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Sudborough House, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7PW
Are you a Registered Speech & Language Therapist?
Would you like to find out how you can join a trust that cares as much as you do?
If so, we would love for you to join us at our upcoming Speech & Language Therapy Open Day, to come and meet the team and find out further information about the roles and services.
On the Day
Please complete your application online and shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at the event on the day. Alternatively, please come along on the day to find out more information!
During the event you will have the opportunity to meet some of the team and talk to our staff about working for the Trust. You will have a chance to speak with NHFT colleagues and find more about Speech & Language opportunities and career progression.
Main duties of the job
* Provide a wide range of clinical assessments,
* Provide interventions which are determined by specialist care pathways
* Offer direct support to children, young people, their families, education, health and social care colleagues.
* Utilise technology to enable you to update records as you go
The service aims to provide an excellent standard of care that supports patients across Northamptonshire. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support the service and balance clinical appointments with other responsibilities and allocate significant time for intervention in every role.
Must have skills
You will need to be adaptable and resourceful. You'll need to be well organised, confident and able to cope in diverse situations to deliver patient care. Leadership and management skills are also important, as with all nursing roles, communication skills, problem solving and good judgement are crucial.
You will have an induction period with shadowing and joint sessions, as well as regular peer group supervisions if applicable.
About Us
NHFT currently has over 5,000 staff who contribute to providing dedicated healthcare for our community, making contact with patients on more than 1.5 million occasions in 2017/18 alone.
We are currently rated outstanding by the CQC.
If you want to make an impact in your career in a role that cares as much as you, then we are the Trust for you! At NHFT we'll give you every opportunity to realise your full potential and develop the stand-out career that's right for you. We are looking for somebody who is a proactive and dedicated team member, is open to new ideas, has the vision, passion and skills to work for the Trust.
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Experience
* Relevant work experience working with a range of client groups
* Knowledge of a range of assessment and therapy approaches
* Knowledge and application of SLT assessments and interventions relevant to client group.
* Knowledge of record keeping and safeguarding principles
Skills and knowledge
* Relevant skills developed from work experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Shows some knowledge of range of formal and informal assessments
* Knowledge of therapeutic approaches for use with a range of different children
* Ability to work independently and organise a varied caseload, meeting competing demands.
* Devising/participation in training of others
Qualifications
* Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent qualification
* Registered as Speech and Language Therapist with the Health Care Professions Council.
* Member of the RCSLT
* Valid UK driving licence, access to vehicle and able to drive to different locations within working hours
Employer details
Employer name: Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address: Sudborough House, Kettering, NN15 7PW
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