About this role
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and HCPC registered Band 5 Children's Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team in Wigan. The role will suit a newly qualified practitioner or a therapist with more experience. NHS experience is essential (whether on placement or via employment)
This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Assess and diagnose children's speech, language and communication needs with a varied range of clinical presentations including children with special educational needs and agree functional goals for the child with relevant parties as appropriate. Use evidence based practice to support parents and the wider children's workforce to develop children's speech, language and communication skills in an inclusive environment.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.
We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:
People at the Heart Listen and Involve Kind and Respectful ONE Team
We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.
At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
To assess and diagnose children with communication disorders, including those with special needs To develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment and to evaluate outcomes To take clinical responsibility for a varied paediatric caseload of differing complexities and to organise this effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To ensure that clients are involved in the planning and prioritisation of their treatment plans wherever possible. To provide advice and coaching to others regarding the management and care of clients with communication difficulties To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures To produce reports regarding clients needs and summarising proposed care plans To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews To adapt practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and local trust policies To identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance the effectiveness of communication, both verbal, non- verbal and environmental To assess and advise on optimising the clients communicative environment, taking into consideration the communication skills of carers and other professionals To assess the capacity of the child or young person to give valid, informed consent. To be able to work within a legal framework with children and parents for consent to treatment. To use highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of clients. To discharge appropriately, agreeing a point of closure with the clients and carers and informing other professionals To identify personal / professional development by Personal Development Plan /Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal framework. To attend relevant training and development in order to maintain and develop skills and knowledge required of a generalist therapist and maintain up to date HCPC and RCSLT registration. To demonstrate knowledge of, and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines. To attend relevant courses, in service training, meetings and clinical excellence networks.
Planning and Organisational Duties
To be aware of and adhere to service plans and policies To manage and prioritise own workload. To be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate To manage and prioritise own caseload independently in conjunction with senior SLT staff To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers/clinical supervisor and to identify own strengths and development needs. To demonstrate the ability to integrate information taking account of all aspects of the clients communication including verbal, non verbal and environmental To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, seeking support and advice from a supervisor as appropriate To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment seeking advice as appropriate
Communications and Key Working Relationships
To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing data protection guidelines To contribute to multi and uni-disciplinary teams to ensure a client focused approach to treatment To communicate complex information from assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals To communicate effectively with the child or young person and their carers to maximise treatment potential and ensure understanding of their condition. Addressing physical, psychological and emotional barriers to effective communication will be regularly required.
To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree client management
To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist To respond sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications To motivate clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process To use negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations To deal with initial complaints sensitively, avoiding escalation where possible, in line with Trust policy. To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and may be under stress To supervise the work of assistants To participate in student placements as appropriate.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
To participate in the development and delivery of training to others with support. To target training appropriately to the needs of course participants. Reflect on and evaluate training provided
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of EYFS and SEND Code of Practice Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) Well established knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to the client group) Understanding of the roles of other professionals Knowledge of standards of record keeping
Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills Negotiation and problem solving skills Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills Well-developed concentration skills Good presentation skills, both written and verbal Good organisational skills Prioritisation skills Good auditory skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically IT skills Demonstrates ability to work well in a team
Experience Essential
Relevant knowledge / experience with a range of paediatric speech, language and communication difficulties including children with SEN Knowledge or experience of a range of assessment tools / therapeutic interventions Experience in coaching/ training other professionals / parents Experience working in collaboration with parents and professionals, sharing strategies and providing advice to support children in settings NHS experience
Qualifications Essential
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or Equivalent Health Care Professions Council registration. RCSLT Licence to Practice
Additional Essential
Flexible to meet service demand Speaks English to appropriate level
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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Platt Bridge Health Centre, Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge, Wigan, WN2 5NG
Rivington Avenue, Platt Bridge
Wigan
WN2 5NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)