Speech and Language Therapist - Tamworth, United Kingdom - Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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Tamworth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Midlands Partnership Foundation NHS Trust provides Speech and Language Therapy Services across the whole of Staffordshire, working with commissioners in both education and health services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our team.

The post is a full time permanent post based in the South Community Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team in the East Staffordshire area.

The post is 5 days per week (37.5 hours). Part time hours will be considered.

The post holder will hold a caseload that predominantly covers clinics, nurseries and schools across Tamworth. There may be some travel required to attend team meetings and supervision in other settings across the geographical area. The successful applicant may be asked to work in other areas within the south in response to clinical demand.

This post would be suitable for an experienced or newly qualified band 5 therapist who is looking for the opportunity to develop experience in the role and to work as part of a Speech and Language Therapy team within the NHS.

The service supports children and young people with a range of communication needs through assessment and intervention in homes, schools and clinics.

The post will also involve supporting children with SEND, and contributing to EHCPs.

There are opportunities to gather a range of experience with different clinical caseloads throughout this role. We have robust induction and supervision processes to ensure staff are supported in their role.

The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service offers:
regular managerial and clinical supervision sessions;
regular team meetings;
professional development via our appraisal system;
in-service training and excellent library facilities;
We offer excellent training and development opportunities, a friendly working environment and flexible working arrangements.

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

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 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)

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.

Please refer to the attached documents for further details.