About this role
Job summary We are seeking a motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative, supportive team working with children and young people with communication needs in special school settings across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. This is a Bank role offering 22.5 hours per week (3 days or equivalent).
This is a Band 6 position requiring proven experience in assessment, diagnosis and intervention for a range of communication needs. The successful candidate will demonstrate effective caseload management and contribute to service development. The role also involves providing guidance, support and learning opportunities to colleagues, including Therapy Support Workers.
We offer a comprehensive induction programme, including a buddy system and structured supervision. Full details are outlined in the job description and person specification.
A recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification and relevant experience are essential. Applications are welcomed from current Band 6 therapists and Band 5 therapists ready to progress, with evidence of experience supporting children with diverse communication needs in special school environments.
For further information, please contact Rachel Trafford, Clinical Team Leader, on 07801 672275.
Main duties of the job The post holder will assess, diagnose, and deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with significant and complex communication needs. You will plan, implement and evaluate therapy programmes, ensuring outcomes are effective and child-centred.
You will communicate complex and sensitive information clearly to families, education staff and other professionals, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
Working collaboratively across a range of settings, you will promote positive outcomes through partnership working with parents, carers, schools and multidisciplinary teams.
You will be responsible for organising and prioritising your own workload, and where appropriate supporting the work of others, to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery.
The role requires maintaining up-to-date clinical skills, knowledge and competence, ensuring practice is informed by current evidence and best practice standards.
About us We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address County Hall, Penn Lloyd Building
Glenfield
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 8TB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)