Clinical Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, Band 6

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in delivering Speech and Language Therapy to children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

The post holder will work with children with a range of SLC needs within a range of locations including community clinic, mainstream schools, pre-school settings and home visits.

The post holder will work closely with parents, teaching staff and other allied health professionals to provide a coordinated service to the children/young people in all settings

Hours per week: 22.5

Open to flexible working options.

This post is fixed term for 9 months.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have sound knowledge and experience in assessing, evaluating and delivering evidence based interventions for SLCN such as, language delay, DLD, social communication needs and speech sound disorders.

The post holder will have experience of multi-disciplinary working and delivering training packages to a range of professionals.

The post holder will be an integral part of a supportive team where training and personal development is encouraged.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
• Relevant professional degree / diploma
• Clinical educators training

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body

Knowledge

Essential

• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
• Knowledge of recent NHS legislation
• Knowledge of the Code of Practice and key education legislation and guidance
• Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area

Desirable

• Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives

Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Advanced communication and listening skills
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work under pressure

Experience

Essential

• Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area
• Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research
• Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT

Other Role Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Pavilion House Children's Services

Pavilion Way

Macclesfield

SK10 3LU

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