NHS
Job title:
Speech and Language Therapist working in Mainstream Schools
Company
NHS
Job description
Do you have an interest in Developmental Language Disorder? Are you interested in working in mainstream primary schools? We’d love for you to join us! We have a full-time job, which is made up of 3 days in a Language Resource Provision (LRP) and 2 days in our primary school buy in and/or assessment service. What we can offer you:o Lots of support – group clinical supervision, 1:1 line management, ad hoc informal office support and monthly clinical sharing sessionso The benefits of a large team – we are well-resourced with assessments, intervention programmes and training packageso Training in Shape Coding (this intervention is used extensively in the LRP)o Rewarding clinical work in an interesting and busy borough in east Londono Easy travel to your allocated school by public transport, cycling or walkingo Office base at Mile End Hospital with great transport links (Central, District, and Elizabeth Lines, DLR, overground trains, lots of bus routes and easy access from train stations like Stratford and Liverpool Street)o Inner London weighting (enhanced pay rates)Main duties of the jobThe post holder works as a member of the Speech and Language Therapy Children’s Service. He / she works as a member of the team that provides support to children in mainstream primary and secondary schools, across language resource provisions and alternative provisions. The post holder participates in the assessment and advice service as well as supporting a designated caseload of children and schools in line with the service priorities.About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Date posted15 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc.ContractFixed termDuration11 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number259-6803502RLHJob locationsThe Royal London HospitalThe Royal London HospitalLondonE1 1FRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s belowWe are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s belowWe are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC
- Member of RCSLT
- To have undertaken post-graduate study or had relevant experience in: otheories, assessment and therapy techniques / approaches for children with complex communication disorders oimplications for delays / disorders within an educational setting
Desirable
- To have undertaken post-graduate study or had relevant experience in: ospecial educational issues for client groups
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working with a range of communication disorders in children, in community clinics and /or educational establishments.
- Experience of working to provide the Special Educational Needs service with statutory assessment information
- Experience of ensuring health and safety standards are followed
- Experience of working collaboratively with a range of professionals to provide direct and indirect intervention for the client group.
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working with bilingual families in deprived socio-economic inner city areas
- Experience of providing training to education and health staff and parents and carers
KnowledgeEssential
- Up-to-date knowledge of research relating to children with speech and language disorders
- Awareness of principles of clinical governance
- Developed negotiating and problem solving skills.
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals working with specialist client group
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the Care Aims Model
- Applied knowledge of issues around inclusive education and the associated issues for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Applied knowledge of the impact of socio-economic factors affecting speech and language therapy provision
- Knowledge of the issues of multi-cultural and multi-lingual communities relating to speech and language therapy.
SkillsEssential
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
- Good prioritisation and organisational skills
- Well-developed concentration, analytic, and reflection skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with people from a wide range of cultures and organizations including schools
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise in the light of scarce resources and time/staff pressures.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered member of HCPC
- Member of RCSLT
- To have undertaken post-graduate study or had relevant experience in: otheories, assessment and therapy techniques / approaches for children with complex communication disorders oimplications for delays / disorders within an educational setting
Desirable
- To have undertaken post-graduate study or had relevant experience in: ospecial educational issues for client groups
ExperienceEssential
- Experience of working with a range of communication disorders in children, in community clinics and /or educational establishments.
- Experience of working to provide the Special Educational Needs service with statutory assessment information
- Experience of ensuring health and safety standards are followed
- Experience of working collaboratively with a range of professionals to provide direct and indirect intervention for the client group.
Desirable
- Clinical experience of working with bilingual families in deprived socio-economic inner city areas
- Experience of providing training to education and health staff and parents and carers
KnowledgeEssential
- Up-to-date knowledge of research relating to children with speech and language disorders
- Awareness of principles of clinical governance
- Developed negotiating and problem solving skills.
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals working with specialist client group
Desirable
- Working knowledge of the Care Aims Model
- Applied knowledge of issues around inclusive education and the associated issues for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
- Applied knowledge of the impact of socio-economic factors affecting speech and language therapy provision
- Knowledge of the issues of multi-cultural and multi-lingual communities relating to speech and language therapy.
SkillsEssential
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
- Good prioritisation and organisational skills
- Well-developed concentration, analytic, and reflection skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with people from a wide range of cultures and organizations including schools
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise in the light of scarce resources and time/staff pressures.
Expected salary
£44806 – 53134 per year
Location
East London
Job date
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:49:24 GMT
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