Specialist Speech And Language Therapist

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is seeking a part-time Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to provide assessment, advice and intervention for children in preschool, clinic and school settings. Travel between TRFT sites is required, with potential for additional fixed-term hours.

The role supports a digital project and working with educational professionals to meet each child’s needs. Essential: SLT degree, HCPC registration, and ability to travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Speech and Language Therapy degree required.
• HCPC registration is essential.
• Experience delivering services in schools is preferred.
• Desirable: RCSLT membership.

Responsibilities

• Assess, advise and intervene for children with developmental speech and language needs.
• Write advice for EHCPs and programmes of intervention.
• Work with preschool, clinic and school-based teams.
• Deliver training and run groups for schools; contribute to the digital project.

Skills

SLT experience

School-based work

Intervention planning

Educator collaboration

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Job summary

Part time - 22.5 hours per week

An opportunity has arisen for a part time 3 day a week permanent Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist in our friendly and innovative Speech and Language Therapy team. We are looking for a dynamic SLT to provide assessment, advice and intervention for children within our core service working in preschool, clinic and school based services. There may be additional fixed term hours available in the near future.

The post holder would need experience working with children and young people with developmental speech and language delays and disorders, Autism and SEN and preferably have experience working in a school environment collaboratively working with educational professionals to help meet the individual childs holistic needs.

We are currently improving our digital offer to families and practitioners so you would be supporting work in this area alongside the rest of the department.

Rotherham is a friendly and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy department. Caseloads are divided into specialist teams to ensure that all therapists working with similar client groups are part of a strong supporting team. The department offers a formal mentoring, peer support and a Personal Development Review system which ensures that training and learning needs can be identified and met appropriately.

Kimberworth Place is 5 minutes drive from Meadowhall shopping centre.

Main duties of the job

This role will be working with children in preschool, clinic and school based teams. Duties will include taking case histories, assessment and intervention, writing advice for EHCPs and programmes of intervention, working with a referring on to other practitioners in health and education.

There will also be opportunities to work alongside other colleagues running groups and providing training for schools.

You will also be part of our digital project which may involve delivering pre written scripts, training and voice overs or being available to man our pre referral helpline.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported.

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship Nursing and HCSW roles. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Essential

• Speech and Language Therapy degree
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Desirable

• RCSLT

Pin

Essential

• HCPC registered

Experience

Essential

• Experience working with children with developmental Speech and Language difficulties
• Experience working with preschool and FS/KS1/KS2 children in schools, children centre and home settings
• Experience with working with children with communication difficulties associated with DLD and SEN/Autism

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training to other professionals

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of NHS policies, clinical guidelines and national agendas.
• Knowledge in using a range of formal and informal Speech and Language assessments

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).