About this role
Job summary
To demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of the speechand language therapy process and skills necessary for themanagement of a range of speech, language andcommunication (SLC) difficulties. To be responsible for the management of a caseload ofchildren with a variety of SLC difficulties, which may includeoccasional complex cases; all cases will be overseen by asenior Speech and Language Therapist (SLT). To participate in the management (assessment, treatment,general management and discharge planning) of childrenreferred to the service. To provide support, guidance and information to parents andprofessionals regarding speech, language and communication
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a Paediatric Community Speech and Language Team . You will be based across Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth working for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay. Geographically 60 minutes away from bigger cities such as Liverpool and Manchester and 30 minutes away from the Lake District.
The Team work in clinics, schools and in the child home to provide Speech and Language Therapy for children and Young People age 0-19 years. Therapists are part of a Integrated Team of Nurses and Therapists who work together to improve the outcomes for Children.
The Team have good support , regular clinical supervision and access to external training opportunities.
If you would like to join our team we welcome your application. If you would like to speak to a member of the team please contact the Therapy Office for further details. 01524 591671
Anyone newly appointed to the Trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.
About us
We are a University teaching hospital full of hard working and dedicated staff providing community and hospital services across the Morecambe Bay area.
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises.
Quality shines throughout the Trust, and the awards that our Care Groups, corporate teams or individuals have either won, or been shortlisted for, show the achievements are being recognised at a national level.
We are absolutely committed to making the Trust'a great place to be cared for; a great place to work'through the delivery of the highest possible standards of compassionate care, as well as our research and education strategy to provide the very best patient and staff experience.
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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qual Essential
Honours Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy Registered with HCPC
Desirable
Registered member of RCSLT
Knowledge/skills Essential
Knowledge of general clinical issues including information governance, safeguarding Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner, flexible and good time management Interpersonal skills and team player Ability to travel
Experience Essential
Paediatric experience Experience of undertaking initial assessments and in using a range of assessment tools
Desirable
Experience of both group and individual therapy treatment Experience of EHCPs and SEND
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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address Longlands Child Development Centre
Westbourne Drive
Lancaster
LA1 5EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)