About this role
Job summary
1.0wte Band 6 Children's Speech and Language Therapist Children with Additional Needs Team part time considered
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our forward thinking Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service:
This post offers an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills while making a meaningful difference to children and families across Sunderland.
In this rewarding role, you will work with children who have additional and complex needs, including autism and a broad range of communication difficulties. You will provide assessment, intervention and support across community settings, schools and specialist provisions.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated therapist who will thrive within our established, needs led service. Our team is dynamic, welcoming and highly supportive, with strong supervision structures, excellent peer support and a commitment to continual learning, development and innovation.
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
Excellent CPD opportunities, with encouragement to engage in research, innovation and service development Regular supervision and support from experienced clinicians A collaborative multidisciplinary environment, working alongside therapists and assistants Dedicated administrative and SLT Assistant support, enabling you to focus on high quality clinical work A service that values your ideas, wellbeing and professional growth
Main duties of the job
You will bring experience of working with children who have a broad range of speech, language, and communication needs, along with the ability to assess, plan, and deliver effective interventions across various settings. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a commitment to collaborative, multidisciplinary working to ensure the best possible outcomes for children. You will be welcomed and supported by our enthusiastic and skilled Speech and Language Therapy team.
You will join a progressive department that offers a range of specialist services and is dedicated to innovation, continuous improvement, and embedding research into everyday practice to enhance patient care. Developing and supporting our team is central to how we work.
You will be motivated to expand your skills across both mainstream and specialist environments. Your values will reflect those of our organisation, and you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.
For further information, please contact:
Nicola Johnson, Clinical Team Manager 0191 569 9122 Emma Bowen, Clinical Team Manager 0191 524 3599
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a specialist speech, language and communication service to patients with a wide range of speech, language, communication difficulties across a range of community settings including Health Centres, mainstream schools, specialist provisions and early years settings.
To provide clinical support and mentoring for less experienced Speech and Language Therapists and supervision for students and Speech and Language Therapy assistants.
To develop and deliver specialist training and education programmes re. speech and language differences and difficulties to parents, carers and other professionals
To participate in clinical governance activity i.e. research, audit, evidence-based practice To liaise with and advise other agencies/professionals involved with the patient. To contribute to service planning, improvement and modernisation to ensure patient safety PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Experience Essential
1.Significant knowledge and experience of a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties and their treatments. 2.Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams. 3.Experience liaising with other health, education and social care professionals. 4.Experience of planning and delivery of training for other professionals and parents/carers. 5.Relevant experience at post-graduate level e.g. assessment and intervention with more complex communication disorders and writing reports on outcomes. 6.Experience of working alongside highly specialised therapists for highly complex cases
Desirable
Relevant specialist experience post-qualification e.g. Dysfluency key-worker, Developmental language Disorder, Complex Language and Learning, Autism.
Qualifications Essential
1.Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification 2. Membership of Health Care Professions Council. 3.Eligibility for membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists 4.Fulfilment of NQT RCSLT competency criteria. 5.Evidence of attendance at a wide range of short courses in specialist area e.g. Motor Speech Disorders, Specific Language Disorders 6.Evidence of CPD including successful completion of specialist post-graduate training e.g. RCSLT accredited Dysphagia Management Course (Paediatrics), Hanen Certificate, Makaton Signing System 7.Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Network(s) 8.Well-established knowledge of a range of specialist assessment tools relevant to a wide range of paediatric communication disorders 9.Knowledge of current national policies and procedures e.g. Education, Health and Care Planning process (Children and Families Act 2014). 10.Knowledge of trends/best practice across the clinical specialisms 11.In-depth knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the client groups and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits of each 12.Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit 13.Understanding of the roles of other professionals relevant to client group 14.Knowledge of standards of record-keeping 15.Working knowledge of child protection and vulnerable adult policies. 16.Working knowledge of structure, policies and functioning of the NHS and Local Educational Authorities
Desirable
Good working knowledge of structure, policies and functioning of STSFT and Local Educational Authorities. Good working knowledge of speech and language therapy service provision and examples of care pathways
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge Essential
1.Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills. 2.Ability to communicate effectively with Health, Education and Social Services professionals, as well as parents/families/carers. 3.Influencing and problem-solving skills 4.Demonstrate excellent analytical, assessment, deduction and reflection skills 5.Well-developed concentration skills 6.Excellent presentation skills - written and oral 7.Excellent organisational and time-management skills 8.Prioritisation skills 9.Innovative thinking skills 10.Highly-developed discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically 11.Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume supervisory responsibilities of assistants and mentoring responsibilities of less experienced therapists 12.Independent and autonomous working
Physical Requirements Essential
Physical Requirements1.To have due regard for own personal safety and that of clients/carers, in particular to have regard to moving and handling regulations and ensure the safe positioning of self and others. 2.Lifting and carrying equipment for assessment and treatment on a regular basis. 3.To maintain intense concentration in all aspects of client management for prolonged periods, in particular, to monitor auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of clients communication, adapting and facilitating according to perceived client needs including cultural and linguistic differences. 4.To be flexible to the demands of the environment including unpredictable work patterns, deadlines and frequent interruptions. 5.To employ counselling skills with carers and clients (including clients with highly complex needs) 6.To demonstrate the ability to manage clients with challenging behaviours, including the application of appropriate management strategies 7.To be adaptable to the demands of a variety of working conditions and/or a wide range of clients 8.To work within infection control and Health & Safety guidelines in order to deal with unpleasant conditions relating to client contact as they arise, for example exposure to body fluids, infectious conditions, encountered on a regular basis 9.To be aware of how to employ appropriate strategies to manage verbally aggressive behaviour within the workplace 10.Competent computer skills 11.To be able to meet the travel demands of the roleCar driver/owner or access to mobility support
Desirable
Car driver/owner or access to mobility support
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.
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Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Children's Centre
Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)