Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist

Job Overview We are looking for a permanent Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our innovative, friendly and well-supported team working with children and young people in community settings across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Our inclusive and nurturing team will support your CPD through a variety of activities and training. You will regularly meet with a small group of colleagues and wider team members to share best practice and learning. You will experience a positive and forward-thinking environment ready to help develop your career. We have a thorough induction programme which includes buddying and structured supervision. If you are a newly qualified therapist, we will provide close support and mentoring to guide you through your RCSLT competencies. A qualification in Speech and Language Therapy is essential. We will consider applicants with experience and those looking for their first post or just finishing their qualification. Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities) You will be responsible for: Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based interventions for children and young people with communication needs. Communicating complex and sensitive information to a range of listeners. Working collaboratively and co-operatively in a range of environments to maximise the outcomes of children and young people in partnership with others. Co-ordinating, organising and prioritising your work and, where appropriate, the work of others on a day-to-day basis. Maintaining up to date evidence-based skills, knowledge and clinical competence. We may close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours, and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs, the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

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