Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit 1.0   whole time equivalent Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to our well established Speech and Language Therapy team which provides a service across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire. This post is for anyone interested in working with children with a range of communication needs within mainstream nurseries and special schools. The post will also include home visiting and the successful applicant  will be based at The Walker Street Centre, Walker Street, Hull.

We offer an opportunity to:

engage in an induction programme clinical supervision CPD opportunities be proactive in the Trust Quality Improvement agenda be an advocate for Speech and Language Therapy through an established Allied Health Professional's network

We have developed a robust approach to blended working, offering a work life balance for staff well-being.

Due to the expected demand, this post may close early.

Main duties of the job

To prioritise, plan and manage a specialist caseload, delegating tasks to others as appropriate To demonstrate specialist clinical skills and provide support and advice re the delivery of care in partnership with children, relatives, staff, managers, and externally with other agencies. To provide high quality assessments and treatment plans which are evidenced based  To maintain, as part of continual professional development, up to date clinical specialist knowledge/skills  To provide day to day clinical supervision for SLT assistants, students and other co-workers as required To provide training within own area of specialism to other professionals and  carers

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information with regard to this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.