Job summary
Are you a speech and language therapist looking for a Band 6 role working with children in our supportive and progressive NHS team? We are expanding our team of Band 6 therapists to enable us to enhance our delivery of the SEND White Paper's new Experts at Hand model, in early years settings and in schools. We have a number of new roles, based in the West and East of the county.

What do you need to know about us?
We're a Balanced System service - we work in an evidence-based way at a universal, targeted and specialist level; delivering an Experts at Hand model already.
We are a supportive team, working together in schools and settings
We invest in the professional development of our staff
We have excellent admin support with two main bases
All our team are well equipped to do their job - we invest in resources/equipment, so we all have what we need on a day-to-day basis
This is a full time post
We have positions available within our Catshill and Franche Clinics.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job
What are the potential opportunities within this role?
Working in our early years and school age team supporting the delivery of our Experts at Hand link therapist service, including the development of a link therapist service for all early years settings
Developing clinical knowledge and skills in a range of areas, including working at a universal, targeted and specialist level in schools and settings
Working alongside and learning from highly experienced therapists - we are a mature Balanced System service, with 15 years of place-based working and ease of access for children and their families
Delivering training - both formal such as Language for Learning and ELSEC training and informal on the job training in schools and settings
Supporting less experienced therapists and developing skills in mentorship

This might be the role for you if you:
Are a current Band 5 looking to develop your skills at Band 6
Are looking for a supportive team with opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge and skills

About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RCSLT Certificate to Practice
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of CPD relevant to current role
• Attainment of a degree or equivalent, giving eligibility to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist

Experience
Essential

• Experienced generalist across a range of community and school settings
• Experience of working collaboratively with health and education colleagues
• Experience delivering training to education and health colleagues

Knowledge
Essential

• Assessment of speech, language and communication difficulties, differential diagnosis of SLCN
• Knowledge of therapy interventions

Desirable

• Knowledge of The Balanced System approach and framework and what implementation of this looks like in speech and language therapy services, schools and settings

Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English both verbally and in writing

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Able to travel efficiently to meet the needs of the job - travelling from setting to setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).