Early Language Support for Every Child - Shrewsbury, United Kingdom - Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Early Language Support for Every Child (ELSEC), is a 2-year pathfinder programme from DE / NHSE, funding innovative models to improve outcomes for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) in early years and primary, commencing in 2024.

ELSEC will be led by this Band 8a Children's SLT role, supported by a Band 7 SLT, and an Education Lead, based in Telford and Wrekin Council, as the chosen pathfinder.

The team will shape the delivery model with parents, education settings and Family Hubs, building on our roll out of Talk Boost, our education setting and parent training offer, and drawing on our work with Speech and Language UK.

ELSEC will employ up to 8 higher level teaching assistants. Their line management, and supervision will be provided by the programme leads. Both SLTs and the Education Lead will also work directly with children.

This is an opportunity to shape the future for children with SLCN. If you are interested in prevention, early intervention, workforce development and measuring impact, please contact us about this role.

For more information about the Change Programme: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Improvement Plan )

The post holder will provide a senior leadership role, taking operational and strategic responsibility for the delivery of the ELSEC project in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, trialling and testing the impact of early identification and support innovations for children with Speech, Language and
Communication Needs (SLCN) in Early Years and Primary School Settings.

Working with the team and clinical leads in Speech and language Therapy and the Local Authorities, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective programme

focusing on improving Speech, Language and Communication outcomes for children, ensuring structures are in place to support the team, and that objectives and key performance indicators are met.

Working with leads within Health and Education the post holder will ensure integration of clinical expertise, values-based delivery of care, child centred care, and the best research evidence in the planning and execution of the programme.

Working with workforce leads across the system, national advisors, higher education institutes, and professional bodies the post holder will support the development, communication and delivery of talent identification processes and career pathways in children's speech, language, and
communication locally.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too.

These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.

Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve.

Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.

Please see attached Job Descriptions and Person Specification for full details. This is included as an attachment.