Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Job Summary

Hillingdon Speech and Language Therapy team is a friendly, enthusiastic team providing high quality services for the diverse population of the London Borough of Hillingdon. Due to a staff member leaving, we have an opportunity for a 0.55 WTE (20.6 hours per week) Part Time band 6 speech and language therapist to work in our Early Years Team alongside our SLT Assistants. The hours can be flexible (e.g., 3 longer or 4 shorter days). We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible and innovative therapists with a special interest and knowledge of working with children with a range of difficulties.

Main Duties of the Job

• To provide a specialist service to pre school children with speech language and communication needs/ Social communication differences
• To be responsible for providing specialist assessment and diagnosis of children within Early Years settings
• To provide specialist ongoing therapy through individual therapy sessions and groups where appropriate
• To provide advice and training to parents and other professionals around early identification intervention and prevention.
• To contribute to, and provide feedback about, possible developments in the team

We can offer you: A supportive team, identified buddy, regular supervision, termly peer supervision, manageable caseload, experienced assistants, opportunities to develop clinical skills.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Come and join us and be one of the friendly and supportive 1500 Therapists / AHP's in [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We work in many different teams in both physical and mental health, as well as a number of specialist areas. You could have a career for life with us and maintain your dual skills. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a long-established professional structure including Head of Therapies, AHP associate director, Trust wide Professional Leads. Personal and professional development is a high priority. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are a priority.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
• Health and Care Professions Council licence to practice
• Registered member of RSCLT
• Further training courses relevant to the post

Previous Experience

• Experience of working with pre school children as a therapist
• Experience of assessing pre school children
• Experience of delivering training/parent workshops
• Experience of offering informal support to less experienced colleagues
• Experience of working in a multiagency/multi-disciplinary team

Skills and Knowledge

• In depth knowledge of assessment tools relevant to school age and preschool
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to pre school age children
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
• In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapy approaches
• Experience of contributing to an audit
• Good knowledge of the roles of other professionals relevant to pre school children.
• Good knowledge of standards of record keeping

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member
• Good negotiation and problem solving skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship are welcome. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

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Address: Uxbridge Health Centre, George Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1UB
Employer's website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Employer Contact

For questions about the job, contact: Nicky Edmondson, Team lead Speech and Language Therapy, Early Years - [contact hidden], [contact hidden]