Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term maternity cover)
- Hours
- Part time - 25 hours per week
- Job ref
- 301-KM-24-6406895
- Employer
- Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- High Green Court, Cannock
- Town
- Cannock
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Maternity Cover)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust provides Speech and Language Therapy Services across the whole of Staffordshire, working with commissioners in both education and health services.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The post is a 12 month fixed term contract post to cover maternity leave in the Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team in Cannock and surrounding areas. The post involves independently managing a clinical caseload. The post holder will be based at High Green Court, Cannock, and will predominantly cover clinics and schools in Cannock and Rugeley.
There will be some requirement to support children with complex needs in clinic and special schools. There may be some travel required to attend team meetings and supervision in other settings across the geographical area.
This post is suitable for experienced band 5 or current band 6 therapists looking for the opportunity to work in a large community team. Internal applications are welcome. Secondment opportunities can be explored.
The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service is able to offer excellent training and development opportunities, a friendly working environment and flexible working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
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To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Council’s (HCPC) standards of proficiency and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) code of ethics and professional conduct and all other relevant guidance from the HCPC, RCSLT and the Partnership Trust.
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To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work.
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To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trust’s equality values.
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To participate in the coordination of the clinical management of the Speech and Language Therapy caseload in a defined area alongside clinical coordinators for the area.
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To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available.
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To consider each service user’s personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.
Working for our organisation
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached documents for details of the role and responsibilities attached to this post.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent Registration with HCPC Post graduate RCSLT accredited
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent post graduate qualification. Evidence of further clinical study
training
Essential criteria
- Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy clinical experience Post qualification courses in relevant areas
Desirable criteria
- Attendance at relevant Clinical Excellence Networks Masters level study
Experience
Essential criteria
- Paediatric speech and language therapy experience obtained by working in a Speech and Language Therapy team Ability to manage time and caseload effectively Assessment and management of developmental speech, language and communication difficulties in children across different settings. Experience of working in community clinics and educational settings
Desirable criteria
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post. Understanding of Information Governance, data protection, HCPC and RCSLT standards and safeguarding children.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Jennifer Heath
- Job title
- Speech and Language Therapy Team leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01543 509776
- Additional information
If you are interested and would like further information please contact Jennifer Heath, Team Leader for Children's Speech and Language Therapy (South) on 01543 509776 or by email at [email protected]
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