Speech and Language Therapist - Children in Need

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Speech & Language Therapist for the Children in Need Service in Guernsey. The role involves assessing and treating children with speech, language, and communication difficulties. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £46,152 to £62,310, plus bonuses and generous annual leave. This is a unique opportunity in a beautiful island setting with a supportive healthcare community.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 36 days

Relocation payment of £5,000

Flat rate 20% income tax

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Speech & Language Therapist with full HCPC registration.
• Experience in pre-school and school settings along with working with parents/carers is required.
• Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to manage their own time.

Responsibilities

• Provide a coordinated Speech & Language Therapy service to children.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge children with communication difficulties.

Skills

Speech & Language Therapy

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Time management

Driving

Education

Full HCPC registration

Membership of the RCSLT

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Speech & Language Therapists to join the Children in Need Service, within Children and Family Community Services on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

You will work as a member of the Children's Speech & Language Team providing an efficient, effective and coordinated Service to children across the island. You will assess, diagnose, treat and discharge preschool and school aged children referred with speech, language and communication difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient, effective and coordinated Speech & Language Therapy service to children across the island as a member of the Children's Speech & Language Team.

Qualifications

• Speech & Language Therapist with full HCPC registration and membership of the RCSLT
• Current or recent post-registration experience in both pre-school and school environments and working with parents/carers
• Ability to work as a member of a small team and independently
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks whilst maintaining a flexible approach to work
• A current driving licence

Salary and Benefits

• Guernsey Band 6 salary range £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH
• Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave
• The benefits of working in Guernsey include: a higher-than-UK salary, annual bonus of £1,605, a flat rate 20% income tax, no Council tax or VAT, a relocation payment of £5,000* and a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
• *Full T&C in relocation directive

About Guernsey

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.

Additional Information

This unique integrated Health and Social Care service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting children in the wider community. The States of Guernsey provides an excellent Speech & Language Therapy Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

If this role is not for you, we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.