Speech & Language Therapist - Band 6 (Bank)

• Assess, manage and deliver interventions for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Provide universal, targeted and specialist support across a range of settings.
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, education staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Support children and young people to develop their communication, independence and participation.
• Contribute to positive outcomes that help children and young people reach their full potential.

• Mainstream Primary Schools
• Mainstream Secondary Schools
• Special Schools
• Further Education Settings
• Community Clinics
• Children's Centres
• Nurseries and Early Years Settings
• Family Hubs
• Child Development Centres
• Home-based visits

• Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance
• Competitive NHS Agenda for Change Band 6 rates
• Access to high-quality CPD and training opportunities
• Regular clinical supervision and professional support
• Opportunities to contribute to service improvement and innovation projects
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health services
• Access to internal Trust vacancies and career opportunities
• Professional development aligned to the NHS Four Pillars of Practice

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• Continued Professional Development Portfolio including evidence of reflective practice, in-service training, courses attended and experience gained
• Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competences

Essential

• Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist with a paediatric caseload.
• Independently manages own time and prioritise tasks including caseload management
• Works closely with team members and external partners to review client care and make recommendations for improvements

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to client groups and settings and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits underpinned by evidence based practice
• Knowledge of EYFS and National Curriculum, - understanding of curriculum differentiation and environmental adaptations.
• Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision and the ability to engage with others in reflective practice
• Ability to use ICT for clinical and administrative tasks
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Specialist clinical/technical skills for interpretative assessment techniques and interventions