BANK speech and language therapist

We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of around 100 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire. This exciting opportunity has arisen in the children's team and we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced BANK speech and language therapist. The role will also provide a clinical service to children and young people with a range of communication difficulties in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients' homes. Please contact the service if you wish to find out more about this role. Main duties of the job All our therapists work with children who have a wide range of speech, language, communication and eating and drinking needs.

The successful candidate will be a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist and be mobile between locations. They will be proficient in their abilities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice, with a proven ability to provide leadership and support within an SLT service. You will work alongside a friendly team of SLTs, SLPs and SLTAs, with line management support from an SLT team leader, as well as having access to clinical supervision and relevant CPD opportunities. You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and be a strong team player., Education and qualifications Essential

• HCPC registered
• recognised degree in speech and language therapy
Desirable
• Membership of relevant CEN
Experience and Knowledge Essential
• In depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for the role
• Experience of assessing children with SLCN
• Experience in working with children with SLCN
Desirable
• Experience of supervising students and assistants, Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates good analystical and reflection skills
• Good presentation skills both written and verbal
• Ability to understand and apply capacity/demand issues in service area and prioritise caseload, explain rationale for decision making to others
Aptitude/personal qualities Essential
• Able to work as part of MDT
• Adaptable to change
Desirable
• Enjoys problem solving and developing new ways of working
  
  Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
  
  We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Benefits include:
• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression