Paediatric SLT – Band 6 (Development Role)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Wye; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The paediatric SALT team at Wye Valley NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed Speech and Language Therapist. You will join a friendly, highly committed team delivering support to children across rural Herefordshire. Ideally, you will have some knowledge and experience of working with children with DLD/ significant language difficulties.

A Band 6, full-time role is advertised with potential for development. You must be a car driver to apply.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Membership to RCSLT.
• Accredited courses in SALT such as Elklan, POPAT, Signalong, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction.
• Ability to communicate complex information in a timely and sensitive way.
• Experience managing large, complex caseloads in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Experience using signing systems e.g. Sign along.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and therapy for pre-school and school-age children with speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Write concise notes, reports and programmes for families and education staff.
• Support waiting lists and timely access to therapy.
• Engage in CPD and evidence-based practice to continually improve service.
• Contribute to transformation of the service to deliver equitable provision across Herefordshire.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Communicate complex information

Autonomy & accountability

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Car driver

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

RCSLT membership

Accredited SALT courses (Elklan, POPAT, Signalong, Attention Autism, Intensive Interaction)

Tools

Sign along signing systems

Job description

The paediatric SALT team at Wye Valley NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed Speech and Language Therapist. You will join a friendly, highly committed team delivering support to children across rural Herefordshire. Ideally, you will have some knowledge and experience of working with children with DLD/ significant language difficulties.

A Band 6, full-time role is advertised with potential for development. You must be a car driver to apply.