• Job Description

  Req#: C9301-24-0775?language=en&page=1122&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  A fabulous opportunity has arisen to work in our award winning team. The North Childrens Speech & language therapy service is part of the MPFTand provides a service to North Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Stafford, surrounding areas. We also provide services to the University Hospital of North Midlands, as well as to a range of other commissioners in educational /care settings.

  We are a nationally recognised team for leadership and excellence in prioritisation, developing universal and targeted approach and training. Our innovative Stoke speaks out www.stokespeaks.org approach has won 16 national awards. Our North Staffordshire Risk Matrix prioritisation tool has been shared with over 20 NHS services and we have a strong local and national reputation for high quality.

  We have an opportunity to recruit to 1 full time permanent Band 4 position.The service is needs lead and is able to offer you:

  • opportunity to work with a wide range of speech, language & communication needs
  • part of a supportive, positive and solution focused team
  • regular clinical support groups, team meetings, team development days
  • professional development via our appraisal system;
  • routine clinical/managerial supervision;
  • excellent training and development opportunities;
  • a friendly working environment and flexible working arrangements;
  • excellent library facilities.

  For further information please contact Paula Simpson, Team Leader or Janet Cooper, Clinical Lead on 01782 234485.

  Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications for the role.

  Main duties of the job

  • Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role.
  • Demonstrate at all times the Partnership Trust Values.
  • Be a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner (AP) and have an understanding of the knowledge and skills required for the role.
  • They will have a focus on children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder.
  • Be responsible, under the guidance of a registered practitioner, for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Partnership Trust including homes, schools and clinics.
  • Be skilled in supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages under the direction of a registered practitioner.
  • Have supervisory responsibilities as required (e.g. work allocation) and contribute to service.
  • Higher apprenticeship level 5 /Foundation Degree in related subject/ assistant practitioner qualification or equivalent.
  • Evidence of/willing to undertake training relevant to the post.

  About us

  By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

  • Supporting your career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
  • If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
  • Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
  • Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
  • Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
  • Free car parking at all trust sites
  • Free flu vaccinations every year
  • Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

  And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

  Date posted

  02 May 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £25,147 to £27,596 a year pa

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  301-KM-24-6270759

  Job locations

  Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre

  Stoke on Trent

  ST2 0EU

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information relating to this role, please see the attached job specification and job description

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further information relating to this role, please see the attached job specification and job description

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant area

  Desirable

  • oQualification relevant to speech and language development. Signing e.g Makaton/BSL

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous work with pre-school and school age children with complex needs.
  • Previous work with families.
  • Previous work in educational settings.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and organise time effectively
  • Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
  • UK based experience in eg nhs/education

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Basic understanding of current educational practice in relation to Code of Practice, Statutory Assessment and Inclusion.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant area

  Desirable

  • oQualification relevant to speech and language development. Signing e.g Makaton/BSL

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous work with pre-school and school age children with complex needs.
  • Previous work with families.
  • Previous work in educational settings.

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and organise time effectively
  • Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
  • UK based experience in eg nhs/education

  Knowledge

  Desirable

  • Basic understanding of current educational practice in relation to Code of Practice, Statutory Assessment and Inclusion.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre

  Stoke on Trent

  ST2 0EU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre

  Stoke on Trent

  ST2 0EU

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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