Senior Speech & Language Therapist - Physical Disabilites
- South Yorkshire
- 26,000-27,999 per annum
- March 25, 2019
- Permanent
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a high level of applications therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.
There is a possibility that some fixed term appointments may be converted to permanent posts.
Please note that IF the vacancy states 'INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY' or 'INTERNAL TRUST APPLICANTS ONLY' Doncaster and Bassetlaw Trust Employees/Applications will only be considered against this post
The Children’s Community Therapy Team (CCTT) is a multi-professional team providing therapeutic services to children with additional / complex needs in the Doncaster community. We currently have a vacancy for an enthusiastic Band 6 Senior Speech and Language Therapist to assess and offer ongoing support for children with complex physical disabilities. Children may also have additional complex or healthcare needs.
The successful candidate will be experienced in the assessment and offering ongoing support for children who require augmentative and alternative communication aids and it is essential to have a significant amount of experience working with low, mid and high tech AAC devices. Candidates will be experienced and independent in paediatric dysphagia management.
The post holder will also provide specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, intervention and discharge for children with physical disabilities and speech, language and communication disorders. The post holder will assist in the planning and provision of training in specialty areas for carers, other professionals and those involved in the care of children referred to the service.
You will be highly motivated about your work and keen to make a difference to the lives of the patients in your care. Naturally you will have excellent clinical, communications and interpersonal skills and we'll expect you to have good time management capabilities to ensure you can manage your own caseload efficiently.
This is a part-time post working 22.5 hours per week.
Closing date is September 30th. Interviews will be on October 20th.
For further information please contact Karl Bower, Head of Children’s Speech and Language Therapy & Paediatric Dietetics on 01302 366666 ext 644204.
DBS checks - As a Trust who is committed to securing the safety of its staff, patients and property, we use the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with other NHS organisations in the Yorkshire and Humber Region, the Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
As a Trust we value HONESTY from our staff and therefore we encourage applicants to tell us about convictions, cautions, reprimands, warnings, regardless of when they took place, in the application and interview process. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences which will be discussed in a meeting between yourself, the Recruitment Team and your potential line manager..
If you are employed by the Trust and are interested in applying for this vacancy as a secondment (if advertised as such), please access the Secondment Policy (CORP/EMP 39) via the intranet, for guidance on requirements.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully to ensure that you meet the skills and experience required for the post. The 'Supporting Information' area on the application form is available if you wish to expand on your skills and experience.
For enquiries regarding the vacancy, please contact the person on the advert.
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