Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapist

Dorset Healthcare; Hurn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Dorset is looking for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to manage a caseload of children with various communication needs. The role involves clinical assessment and intervention in diverse settings, promoting collaboration with families and educational professionals. Candidates must have a DBS check and will benefit from extensive training and mentoring during their employment.

Benefits

Access to mentoring and peer supervision

Formal and informal training opportunities

Comprehensive Preceptorship Programme

Qualifications

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required, which will be covered by the employer.
• Access to mentoring and peer supervision groups.
• Opportunities for formal and informal training.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children with speech and language needs.
• Engage in clinical decision-making including assessment and therapy.
• Collaborate with families and other professionals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Collaborative working

Communication strategies

Flexible working

Job description

Overview

Are you newly qualified or experienced Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist, or hoping to return to practice? We are recruiting Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our Children and Young People\'s Speech and Language Therapy service on the South-West coast in Dorset.

This is an exciting time to join our service. We are transitioning to a new speech, language and communication pathway for Dorset based on the Balanced System Framework. We work collaboratively with Education and Children\'s Centre Partners, aiming to give all children the right input at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Work with a caseload of children and young people (0–19) with speech, language and communication needs, including Developmental Language Disorder, Dysfluency, Selective Mutism, Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia, Autism Spectrum Condition, Complex Needs, Speech Disorder and Speech and Language delay.
• Involve yourself in clinical care and decision-making, including assessment, diagnosis, advice and therapy interventions.
• Collaborate with children, their families and other professionals in a range of settings including schools, pre-schools, clinics, children's centres and sometimes at home.
• Engage in flexible working around core hours where possible.

Requirements / What we offer

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required; Dorset HealthCare will cover the cost. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service may present a valid DBS certificate instead of a new check.
• Access to mentoring, peer supervision groups (with other Band 5 therapists and across bands), regular 1:1 contact with your team lead and 1:1 clinical supervision.
• Access to a range of clinical lead specialists for advice and guidance.
• Excellent opportunities for formal and informal training.
• Opportunities to be involved in projects to enhance service delivery.
• Bi-annual whole-service training/service development days.
• Comprehensive and fully supported Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified healthcare professionals.

About Dorset HealthCare

We are a dynamic, forward-looking Trust delivering outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We run 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We are committed to equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We are an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and encouraged to be their best.