Band 4 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Assistant

Job Summary

We have a vacancy within our established and supportive team of SLTs and SLTAs who work solo and jointly with other children's community services such as OT, Physio, Complex Needs and the Specialist Assessment Service (SAS - for autism diagnosis). We welcome applications from experienced Band 4 SLTAs and those who have experience working with children with communication needs.

As a Band 4 SLTA you will be seeing children between 0-18 years, working jointly with SLTs in groups and independently, with support from experienced colleagues. Work is undertaken in educational settings, clinics and family homes as appropriate for individual children.

We are looking for SLTAs who are ready to build on their skills and knowledge through clinical opportunities and participation in house CPD opportunities.

Main Duties, Tasks \& Skills Required

As a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant you will be required to support children with speech, language and communication needs, as well as coach parents and staff to support their needs. You will be working collaboratively with our supportive, experienced team and independently, carrying out programmes set by SLTs.

Clinical work is undertaken in educational settings, clinics and family homes as appropriate for individual children.

As An SLTA You Will Be Expected To

• Be able to work within Trust policies
• Keep accurate and up to date case notes
• Have an ability to cope with flexible working patterns and adapt to change, capacity and demand
• Have excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Have high organisation and time management skills

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Sound basic education to GCSE level or equivalent (including A -- C grade in English \& Maths)
• Evidence of recent education/ personal development.
• Professional development qualification e.g. A level/NVQ 3/ BTEC or equivalent in appropriate area (e.g. NVQ 2 or similar vocational qualification plus Minimum of 2 years' experience working with children.

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive experience working in an area relevant to Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Experience in preparing and delivering training / education sessions
• Aware of rules relating to confidentiality and data protection and shares information within these constraints
• Demonstrates knowledge about children's communication difficulties
• Understanding of SEND Code of Practice
• Able to identify areas for own personal and professional development and take steps to meet those needs

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.

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.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Claire Howell

[email protected]

01217228010

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28392\.00 to £31157\.00 Yearly

Contract

Fixed Term

Duration

12 Month(s)

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-9016190

Job locations

Solihull Community Nursing

Friars Gate,  1011 Stratford Road

Solihull

West Midlands

B90 4BN

Attachments

Job Description

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