We are seeking a passionate, innovative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team in South Cumbria. This covers all areas of Westmorland. Team bases are in Kendal & Barrow and the specific base will be agreed with the successful candidate.
The role will be to support the development and delivery of the targeted and universal levels of the speech and language therapy service in line with current commission requirements.
To collaborate with interagency work to ensure all children have appropriate language and communication opportunities to reach their desired outcomes.
Share expertise related to key messages and to model best practise with colleagues, families and practitioners, through delivery of training and signposting to other agencies.
To audit and review outcomes for stakeholders and children accessing targeted and universal speech and language therapy service levels.
Management of specialist clinical caseload in line with service demands.
To identify vulnerable groups and reduce gaps and reduce inequalities for children, young people, families and communities, so that they may be able to maximise their potential in terms of health, education and social well-being
Provide supervision to colleagues which facilitates a culture of learning and reflective practice
To work as a member of the integrated team for children throughout the district to ensure high quality coordinated patient care.
To undertake effective and holistic assessment of children referred to understand the functional impact of any speech, language or communication need
In Collaboration With The Band 7 Universal And Targeted Lead SLT, Contribute To Delivery Of The Universal And Targeted Speech And Language Therapy Service. This Will Include
- identifying and utilising outcome measures in partnership with Universal SLT colleagues across the county and the management team, to measure the impact of the universal role
- delivering and reinforcing key universal messages to families and practitioners in order to help develop childrens communication skills.
- planning and delivering training across the childrens workforce to develop awareness of the importance of communication skills for every child
- raising quality of provision in early years settings to support communication.
- advising other professional groups on key messages and resources.
- developing and reviewing referral criteria, pathways and screening tools.
- supporting work at the pre-referral stage (e.g. triage function, health promotion and education, expectations of referrers etc)
- contributing to relevant joint strategy development
- establishing targeted level offer
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North & South Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time:
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies .
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
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Disclosure And Barring Service
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The Changes Mean That
youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2 nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust Is Committed To Safeguarding Adults And Children Therefore If The Post Is Subject To The Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as Amended) The Successful Candidate(s) Will Be Subject To a Criminal Records Check With The Disclosure And Barring Service (DBS). The Cost Of The DBS Must Be Met By The Successful Candidate(s) Through Salary Deduction. DBS Charges Are As Follows If Applicable To The Post
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
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