About this role
Job summary
Following the Governments SEND reforms we have an exciting opportunity for five Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our established team to deliver Universal and Targeted Level input as part of the Expert at Hand model.
We offer robust management supervision, regular team meetings, great clinical support and training opportunities. You will develop leadership skills by providing management supervision to other team members. You will educate and enrich student learning experiences as a clinical educator. Evidence-based practice is embedded and CPD is actively encouraged.
We work across education settings, clinics and Family Hubs with parents, carers, education staff and other professionals.
If you are passionate about communication, innovative and keen to input to service development then we are excited to hear from you!
Click on the link for a short video about working as a Speech and Language Therapist at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjTkm_vKeoc
Main duties of the job
Take your place with us providing specialist triage, assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and discharge recommendations to a range of children and young people with a range of communication needs You will provide specialist assessment for children and young people with a range of needs You will assess, treat and review children in face-to-face appointments You will have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with children and families, other team members and health and education staff You will have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills You will work in clinics, education settings, children's centres and family homes You will drive continuous improvement with your innovation and passion for developing new ways of working You will have strong presentation skills and enjoy delivering training to the wider children's workforce about a range of communication difficulties, including developing, evaluating and adapting training package
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack.
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (will also consider if expecting degree results imminently)
Professional Registration Essential
Member of RCSLT HCPC Registration - Licence to Practise
Knowledge, Training and Experience Essential
Relevant experience at an undergraduate/post graduate level Knowledge and demonstrated use of up-to-date assessment tools relevant to the client group. Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group). Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group). Awareness of the principles clinical governance / audit. Awareness of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group). An understanding of the issues affecting an inner-city community. Detailed knowledge of Statistical interpretation Awareness of standards of record keeping To demonstrate an awareness and understanding of supporting equality and valuing diversity within their role.
Desirable
Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative forms of Communication e.g. signing, symbols, communication aids.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills. Good planning and organisational skills and caseload management including prioritisation skills. Negotiation and problem solving skills. Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills. Demonstrates ability to be a good team member. Ability to work flexibly. Basic IT skills UK Driving license and access to a vehicle
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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address Callaghan House
Cross Street
Heywood
OL11 2DY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)