Children's Speech and Language Therapist

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 5 Speech Language Therapist to join their innovative team. The role involves supporting children with language difficulties in schools, managing caseloads, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience working with children. The organization offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Professional specific degree required.
• Experience working with a paediatric caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of therapeutic care.
• Manage own caseload and treatment.
• Collaborate with health and social care colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Negotiation

Problem Solving

Education

BSC Speech Sciences

Masters in Medical Sciences

Job description

EmployerDoncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteDevonshire HouseTownDoncasterSalary£29,970 - £36,483 Pro Rata Per AnnumSalary periodYearlyClosing26/05/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 5

Job overview

The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service is currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 5 or soon to be qualified Speech Language Therapist to be part of our innovative mainstream schools service, which supports children from Year 1 age with language difficulties in school. The post is based in the Doncaster area but could go across the Doncaster and Bassetlaw health communities.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to:

Provide clinical expertise in supporting the delivery of high standards of therapeutic care for patients within their care / speciality

Manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients.

Work collaboratively with colleagues in health, social care, local authority and other agencies to meet the needs of patients.

Ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available within the team.

Work with other members of the team in the development of the service.

Ensure Clinical Governance is integral to service delivery within the specialty area.

Represent the Therapy Team and contribute to the development of the wider Therapy service within Clinical Therapies.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: • Extensive range of learning opportunities • NHS Pension Scheme • Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions • Comprehensive health and wellbeing support • NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK . Please note that from Aprilth9 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria

Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences.

Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Registered with the Health Care Professions Council or working towards their registration post qualification

Valid full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant undergraduate experience of working with a paediatric caseload

Relevant undergraduate experience of working with a range of assessment tools and appropriate therapeutic interventions

Desirable criteria

Relevant undergraduate experience of working with children with special educational needs

Undergraduate experience of signing e.g. Makaton

Relevant undergraduate experience of working with multidisciplinary teams

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills

Can demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills

Ability to work in a team

Good organisational skills

Negotiation and problem solving skills

Adaptable to change

Prioritisation skills

Well-developed concentration skills

Calm under pressure

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All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.