Job summary

Are you a speech and language therapist looking for a Band 6 role working with children in our supportive and progressive NHS team? We are expanding our team of Band 6 therapists to enable us to enhance our delivery of the SEND White Paper's new Experts at Hand model, in early years settings and in schools. We have a number of new roles, based in the West and East of the county.

What do you need to know about us?

We're a Balanced System service - we work in an evidence-based way at a universal, targeted and specialist level; delivering an Experts at Hand model already.

We are a supportive team, working together in schools and settings

We invest in the professional development of our staff

We have excellent admin support with two main bases

All our team are well equipped to do their job - we invest in resources/equipment, so we all have what we need on a day-to-day basis

This is a full time post

We have positions available within our Catshill and Franche Clinics.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

What are the potential opportunities within this role?

Working in our early years and school age team supporting the delivery of our Experts at Hand link therapist service, including the development of a link therapist service for all early years settings

Developing clinical knowledge and skills in a range of areas, including working at a universal, targeted and specialist level in schools and settings

Working alongside and learning from highly experienced therapists - we are a mature Balanced System service, with 15 years of place-based working and ease of access for children and their families

Delivering training - both formal such as Language for Learning and ELSEC training and informal on the job training in schools and settings

Supporting less experienced therapists and developing skills in mentorship

This might be the role for you if you:

Are a current Band 5 looking to develop your skills at Band 6

Are looking for a supportive team with opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge and skills

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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