- 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.
- 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 ( 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.
- 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)
- oNVQ Level 3 or equivalent in relevant area
- oQualification relevant to speech and language development. Signing Makaton/BSL
- Previous work with pre-school and school age children with complex needs.
- Previous work with families.
- Previous work in educational settings.
- Previous experience of working with a multi-disciplinary team.
- 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
- Basic understanding of current educational practice in relation to Code of Practice, Statutory Assessment and Inclusion.
Speech & Language Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom - Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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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 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 service is needs lead and is able to offer you:
For further information please contact Paula Simpson, Team Leader or Janet Cooper, Clinical Lead on
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