Job summary
Employer heading
Children's Speech and Language Therapist- Band 5
Band 5
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people’s homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action – our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job overview
Children's Speech and Language Therapist
Band 5, Full-time
We are looking for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team of Speech and Language Therapists, SLT Assistants and administrative support. We would welcome applicants who are either newly qualified or experienced.
This will be a split post role, with part of the week working in the school aged service and autism provisions.
Proposed interview date: Friday 9th Aug 2024.
If you are unable to make this date but are interested in this role, please contact us to discuss.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will be enthusiastic about working in partnership with others, including education staff, to support children, young people and their families. The role involves assessment, diagnosis and therapy of children with speech, language and communication needs, as well as training and support for key people in the child's life.
This role will provide you with regular opportunities for close liaison and joint working with members of the SLT team working in the same geographical area as you. You will also have a dedicated session of admin per week in order to support your caseload management and planning, and professional development.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, and health clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War Memorial Hospital.
CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough’s only Emergency Department and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and the Crocus home birthing team.
Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, including diagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital, alongside an onsite GP surgery.
Our experienced staff take care of people of all ages across the borough of Croydon.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document (job description and person specification), which contains more information about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant degree qualification
- HCPC registered
Desirable criteria
- Experience of clinical practice as a Speech and Language Therapist
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in education settings
- Knowledge of SEND processes and procedures
Desirable criteria
- Additional training or post qualification CPD
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Faith Brooks
- Job title
- Head of Children's Therapies
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 8714 2594
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