Children’s Speech and Language Therapist

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Full timePart time
Location: Yeovil
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We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children/young people with Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties.

We have a vacancy for a permanent, full time Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist based in Yeovil.

Although you would be based in one area team, you would be required to travel within your area to meet the needs of the caseload and across the county for meetings, training etc.

We would welcome applications from both Newly Qualified and Experienced Therapists and are happy to consider applicants who would like to work part time. Please contact us to discuss further.

We cover your first year registration fees!

Each base team for SLT has around 6-10 therapists who you would be working alongside, as well as OT and PT colleagues, Therapy Support Practitioners and excellent administrative support.

We have an induction programme in place to help you settle into your new role and offer regular supervision from experienced clinicians to support your ongoing development.

We have robust induction, ongoing line management and clinical supervision. There will be opportunities for the postholder to get involved in wider service development projects and specialist interest groups.

Main duties of the job

The position offers a varied caseload of early years and school age children and young people and you will undertake both initial assessments in clinic as well as ongoing caseload work in a variety of settings such as schools, clinic and family homes. The ongoing caseload work is organised in localities allowing therapists to build relationships with children, their families and their schools.

This post will provide you with the opportunity to develop integrated working with colleagues from Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. You will also be working in close partnership with education and health colleagues in other services.

About us

At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty , and

breathtaking coastlines , with vibrant cities like

Bristol ,

Bath , and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London .

The region is home to excellent

educational facilities , and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work as part of the Children and Young People's Therapy Service area team to deliver a Speech and Language Therapy Service to children and young people from 0 -- 19 years. This will include developing specialist skills in other clinical areas within SLT. This may include Learning Difficulties, Developmental Language Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hearing Impairment, Cleft lip and Palate.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy *HCPC Registration

Desirable

*Member of RCSLT

Experience

Essential

*Experience in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy at undergraduate level working with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties *Up to date theoretical knowledge

Desirable

*Experience in paediatric Speech and Language Therapy at post-graduate level *Knowledge of symbol and signing systems of communication *Knowledge of current Educational and National Curriculum Issues

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Car driver with valid UK driving licence or otherwise mobile with appropriate business insurance

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Summerlands

56 Preston Road

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2BN

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