Advanced Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist

4 weeks ago

Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Full time

Position Overview

Join our vibrant Speech and Language Therapy team, consisting of approximately 100 professionals dedicated to enhancing communication and swallowing abilities across Derbyshire.

This role presents an exciting opportunity within our pediatric division, seeking a skilled and passionate speech and language therapist specializing in pediatric dysphagia. The successful candidate will collaborate with both the City and County teams, as well as in critical care settings such as the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Royal Derby Hospital.

The position includes managing a community caseload in Derby, delivering therapeutic services to children and adolescents facing diverse communication challenges in various environments, including educational institutions, childcare facilities, clinics, and home settings.

Key Responsibilities

Our therapists are committed to supporting children with a broad spectrum of speech, language, communication, and feeding difficulties. This role specifically focuses on pediatric dysphagia, requiring experience with infants and toddlers facing eating and drinking challenges.

Applicants must be HCPC registered and possess the ability to travel between multiple locations.

Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency in delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic practices and will have a proven track record of providing leadership and mentorship within a Speech and Language Therapy framework.

As part of a supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists, Speech and Language Practitioners, and Therapy Assistants, you will receive guidance from an SLT team leader and have access to clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.

A commitment to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care and being an effective team collaborator is essential.

About Our Organization

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive community health services to a diverse patient population exceeding one million individuals in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

Our workforce comprises around 4,200 dedicated staff members, caring for patients across 11 community hospitals and over 30 health centers, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes, and increasingly, in patients' homes and through virtual consultations.

Benefits Include:

  • Flexible working arrangements where feasible
  • 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after five years and 33 days after ten years of service
  • Annual performance reviews and a commitment to continuous training
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Comprehensive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
  • Health service discounts and online perks
  • Incremental pay progression

Job Responsibilities

Note: Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details. To apply, please follow the application process outlined on the recruitment site.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

  • HCPC registration
  • Postgraduate training in pediatric dysphagia

Desirable:

  • Membership in relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CEN)
  • Experience in NICU settings

Skills and Attributes

Essential:

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical and reflective abilities
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Capability to assess and prioritize caseloads based on capacity and demand
  • Ability to mentor and provide second opinions as a team player

Desirable:

  • Demonstrated leadership skills alongside teamwork capabilities

Personal Qualities

Essential:

  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Adaptability to change

Desirable:

  • Enjoyment in problem-solving and innovating new approaches

Additional Requirements

Essential:

  • Access to reliable transportation for efficient travel across locations
  • Willingness to pursue further learning and qualifications relevant to the role

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