We are seeking a passionate, innovative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Childrens Speech and Language therapy team covering Carlisle and Eden, on a permanent basis.

Working as part of an integrated team with other specialist therapists, you will be required to provide assessment, advice and therapy to children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs, working with them, their families and supporting agencies.

Main duties of the job

You should have a degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with HCPC, and have ongoing membership with the RCSLT. We are looking for an individual who demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with a passion for delivering high standards of care in the heart of the community.

Our team provide an effective system of support and supervision, which may include 1:1, pair or group supervision, as well as participation with clinical networks, mentoring and other clinical learning opportunities.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond.We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

• Being a clinically led organisation
  
• Quality and safety at the heart
  
• A positive patient experience every time
  
• A great place to work
  
• Managing our money well
  

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?

• Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
• If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

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Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

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The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability





Person Specification Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools relevant to the client group
• In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (relevant to a diverse client group) and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits.
• Working knowledge of assessment and therapy materials, including alternative communication strategies.
• Awareness of the standards of clinical record keeping

Desirable

• Knowledge of educational policies and procedures relating to working practice as a therapist working in an educational setting
• Knowledge of augmentative communication e.g. signing, picture exchange systems
• Knowledge of the standards of clinical record keeping

Qualifications Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy approved by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
• Registered with HCPC
• On-going membership with the RCSLT

Skills and Aptitude Essential

• Ability to manage own time
• Ability to manage a caseload
• Ability to link auditory, perceptual and observational skills together with specialist knowledge
• Ability to use analytical and judgement skills
• Ability to use highly developed communication skills
• Ability to sustain intense concentration on a frequent basis
• Ability to multi-task on a frequent basis
• Ability to deal with consequences of occasional exposure to the emotional consequences of working with distressing conditions
• Ability to work in unpleasant conditions on a frequent basis related to client e.g. dealing with secretions, verbal aggression, etc.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort frequently,
• Skills are required to make formal presentations.

Personal Circumstances Essential

• Ability to travel independently

Other Requirements Essential

• Promote equality and diversity

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