Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Hearing Support

Integrated Care System; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in High Wycombe is seeking a passionate Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for their ARP Team focused on Hearing Support. This role involves working with children in primary and secondary settings, providing specialist therapy, and contributing to service development. Candidates should have clinical experience, a recognized Speech & Language Therapy qualification, and be proficient in British Sign Language. Opportunities for professional development are supported.

Benefits

Access to Foundations Advanced Academy

Comprehensive induction support

Year-round access to Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience with paediatric caseload including deaf children.
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech And Language Therapists.
• Completion of deafness specific specialist postgraduate short courses.

Responsibilities

• Support and shape the service for children and young people in ARPs and PRUs.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to junior staff.

Skills

Clinical experience

Knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools

Deaf awareness

Communication strategies

Education

Speech & Language Therapy degree

British Sign Language Level 3

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Hearing Support

We are looking for a passionate Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join ourAdditional Resource Provision (ARP) Team working in resource provisions/units/bases within primary and secondary mainstream school settings. This is part of an exciting new development for Buckinghamshire NHS Trustfollowing a recommissioning of our service to deliver services within all ARP's and Pupil Referral Units in Buckinghamshire. We are currently looking at recruiting to a Primary School ARP for Hearing Support.

The SLT Service forms part of an Integrated Children and Young People's Therapies Service working closely with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy as well as wider children and young people's services. This is a jointly commissioned service across health and education.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining the Speech and Language Therapists in the ARP team, who have a wide range of experience and skills. You will be supporting and shaping the service for children and young people in ARPs and PRUs, as well as supporting your own development. We have a strong commitment to the development of your clinical practice and professional skills.

What we offer:

o Access to our Foundations Advanced Academyo Comprehensive induction supporto Year-round access to Continuing Professional Developmento Shadowing, mentorship and clinical supervision

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and forward thinking environment. We welcome informal conversations. If requested we willshare our interview process in advance to ensure you have the best opportunity to flourish and succeed

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

• Clinical experience in a variety of setting
• Evidence of specialist knowledge/skills resulting from clinical experience and CPD
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Able to demonstrate Deaf awareness and awareness of communication strategies that support communication between deaf and hearing people
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience with paediatric caseload which include working with deaf children

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech And Language Therapists
• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• British Sign Language Level 3 (or level 2 working towards level 3)
• Completion of deafness specific specialist postgraduate short courses (e.g. Working with Deaf People Part 1)
• Attendance of relevant CEN Group
• Certificate of competence to use the BSL narrative assessment

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Ability to work county wide
• Hold a valid driving licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.