Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust; Lancing; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An NHS community service provider is looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to manage a caseload in mainstream schools. This position offers flexible working options and emphasizes professional development and team support. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in a clinical setting, with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping children with communication needs.

Benefits

Flexible working options

CPD budget

Wellbeing events

Cost-effective nurseries

Qualifications

• Experience of independently managing a clinical caseload.
• Working in partnership with parents, teachers and other carers/support workers.
• Experience of working within a relevant specialist area.
• Inter-agency planning and consultation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage caseload of children with communication delay.
• Provide advice to parents and professionals.
• Liaise with schools and support services.
• Advise other therapists and provide clinical support.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong oral & written communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Qualification/MRCSLT

HCPC Registration

Membership of RCSLT

Job description

Come and join our friendly, creative speech and language therapy team in Worthing locality which is on the beautiful West Sussex coastline, with easy access to Brighton, London and the South Downs.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a permanent band 6 post working within the Mainstream team, this role will include delivering some therapy to children in mainstream schools.

This would be a varied role with lots of opportunities supported by our experienced clinical leads. We are committed to CPD and have individual CPD budgets. We have a strong focus on wellbeing with specific team wellbeing events throughout the years.

What do our therapists say about working with our team:

"We are a diverse group of people who are always ready to support each other, discuss queries and share ideas. The team has an open, approachable, and friendly feel."

"I can honestly say I love working in the SALT team for SCFT. The team are wonderful, supportive and kind. Colleagues look out for each other and there is a real team ethos. Managers are excellent and really value their staff"

"We have excellent bakers in the team and there are regular opportunities for cake."

We would consider this role as part time or flexible working. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity or arrange a visit.

Main duties of the job

Within the mainstream school team you will be responsible for managing your own caseload within identified schools, providing assessment, therapy, advice and training as required. An ability to develop strong working relationships with education staff is essential and you will also have the opportunity to work closely with our SALTA who provides therapy in school to specific children.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

To assess, and manage your own caseload of children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder in mainstream schools.

To provide advice to other professionals and parents in order to support the needs of children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder in specialist area.

To liaise with other agencies and services e.g. schools, social care, and voluntary agencies.

To advise and provide clinical support to other therapists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Qualification/MRCSL
• HCPC Registration
• Membership of RCSLT

Experience

• Experience of independently managing a clinical caseload
• Working in partnership with parents, teachers and other carers/support workers
• Experience of working within a relevant specialist area and developing specialist packages of care.
• Inter-agency planning, consultation and working
• Experience of a range of caseload management and prioritisation systems

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills/oral & written communication
• Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
• Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to client group.
• Good negotiation, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Excellent analytical and reflection skills

Other

• Car owner/driver or suitable alternative

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.