Bank Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist post in the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service within Lambeth and Southwark Community Services, for Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on assessing, managing and delivering interventions for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, at universal, targeted and specialist levels. Work spans mainstream and special schools, further education, nurseries, children's centres, family hubs, clinics and home visits across two boroughs. Paediatric caseload experience and a recognised degree are essential.
What the job involves
- Assess, manage and deliver interventions for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
- Provide universal, targeted and specialist support across a range of settings
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, education staff and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Support children and young people to develop communication, independence and participation
- Contribute to positive outcomes that help children and young people reach their full potential
What’s required
Qualifications
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent
- Continued professional development portfolio showing reflective practice, in-service training, courses and experience
- Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competences
Registration & licences
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Experience
- Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist with a paediatric caseload
- Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks, including caseload management
- Working closely with team members and external partners to review client care and recommend improvements
Skills & knowledge
- Specialist knowledge of assessment tools and interventions, with evidence-based comparison of their benefits
- Knowledge of EYFS and National Curriculum, including curriculum differentiation and environmental adaptations
- Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision and reflective practice
- Ability to use ICT for clinical and administrative tasks
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Specialist clinical and technical skills for interpretative assessment techniques and interventions
Other
- Ability to deliver services across a range of settings, planning own travel
- Ability to work in other than ideal conditions
Nice to have
- British Sign Language qualification
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Experience contributing to policy planning and service development
- Driving or cycling
What’s offered
- Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance
- Agenda for Change Band 6 rates
- Access to high-quality CPD and training
- Regular clinical supervision and professional support
- Opportunities to contribute to service improvement and innovation projects
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health services
- Access to internal Trust vacancies and career opportunities
- Professional development aligned to the NHS Four Pillars of Practice
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