About this role
Job summary
We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of around 100 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire.
This exciting opportunity has arisen in the children's team and we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced BANK speech and language therapist.
The role will also provide a clinical service to children and young people with a range of communication difficulties in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients' homes.
Please contact the service if you wish to find out more about this role.
Main duties of the job
All our therapists work with children who have a wide range of speech, language, communication and eating and drinking needs.
The successful candidate will be a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist and be mobile between locations.
They will be proficient in their abilities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice, with a proven ability to provide leadership and support within an SLT service.
You will work alongside a friendly team of SLTs, SLPs and SLTAs, with line management support from an SLT team leader, as well as having access to clinical supervision and relevant CPD opportunities.
You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and be a strong team player.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Benefits include:
Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
HCPC registered recognised degree in speech and language therapy
Desirable
Membership of relevant CEN
Experience and Knowledge Essential
In depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for the role Experience of assessing children with SLCN Experience in working with children with SLCN
Desirable
Experience of supervising students and assistants
Skills and Attributes Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrates good analystical and reflection skills Good presentation skills both written and verbal Ability to understand and apply capacity/demand issues in service area and prioritise caseload, explain rationale for decision making to others
Aptitude/personal qualities Essential
Able to work as part of MDT Adaptable to change
Desirable
Enjoys problem solving and developing new ways of working
Additional requirement Essential
Access to transport and able to travel efficiently across the locations
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.
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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address Walton Hospital
Whitecotes Lane
Chesterfield
S40 3HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)