The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service is currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 5 or soon to be qualified Speech Language Therapist to be part of our innovative outpatient service. The post is based in the Bassetlaw area but could go across the Doncaster and Bassetlaw health communities.
This post is also open to Newly Qualified candidates awaiting registration.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to:
* Provide clinical expertise in supporting the delivery of high standards of therapeutic care for patients within their care / speciality.
* Manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authority and other agencies to meet the needs of patients.
* Ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available within the team.
* Work with other members of the team in the development of the service.
* Ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the specialty area.
* Represent the Therapy Team and contribute to the development of the wider Therapy service within Clinical Therapies.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
Benefits
* Extensive range of learning opportunities
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
* Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
* NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences.
* Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
* Registered with the Health Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
* Relevant undergraduate experience of working with a paediatric caseload
* Relevant undergraduate experience of working with a range of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions
Desirable
* Relevant undergraduate experience of working with children with special educational needs
* Undergraduate experience of signing e.g. Makaton
* Relevant undergraduate experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
Interpersonal skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
* Can demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
* Ability to work in a team
* Good organisational skills
* Negotiation and problem solving skills
* Adaptable to change
* Prioritisation skills
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Bassetlaw Hospital
Kilton Hill
Worksop
S81 0BD
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