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Speech and Language Therapist

Employer
Midlands Partnership N
Location
Stafford/Cannock/South Staffordshire
Salary
Competitive salary
Closing date
8 Mar 2021

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Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) was formed in June 2018 when South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (SSSFT) acquired Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Partnership Trust (SSOTP). For further information please click on the Trust name above.

The Trust works in partnership with the NHS programme 'Step into Health', supporting ex-service personnel into a career in the NHS.

There has never been a better time to join the Trust and help shape its future; take a look at our Benefits Leaflet to see what else we can offer you.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST

BAND 6 SPECIALIST SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST WORKING WITH SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

STAFFORD/CANNOCK/SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE AREA

We are looking to recruit an experiencedSpeech and Language Therapist who has proven clinical skills and enthusiasm for working with children in their school setting.

The primary role will be to assess, diagnose and formulate treatment plans to develop a child's speech, language and communication skills in the school setting to maximise the child's opportunity to access the curriculum.

Team working with the child educators and parents/carers is an essential part of this job role.

A key role will be for the post holder to furtherdevelop the skills and competencies of the child's educators. This will be done by demonstration of targets and identified training so staff who are supporting the child's speech, language and communication skills are confident to do this.

You will be supported by a Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and have access to monthly supervision, Speech and Language Therapy Team meetings and an annual appraisal.

Midlands Partnership NHSFoundation Trustencouragesstaff tohave a'can do' attitude to their work. New ideas and ways or working are welcomed.

If you require any further information about this post please contact Christine Haubus, Speech and Language Therapy Team Leader on 07814772938 or e mail [email protected]

It will not be possible to arrange an informal visit at this time due toCOVID-19 restrictions.

Virtual interviews using Microsoft Teams are planned for 17th March 2021.

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3. REFERENCES - Please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last 3 years of employment and advise of any gaps in employment. We will not request references prior to interview unless you have given permission on your application form to do so, however, if you are offered a position with the Trust, references will be requested at the point of offer and by completing this application you are giving your approval for this information to be requested.

MPFT is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all areas of the community, who meet the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, ethnictity, sexual orientation, gender, disability and religion/belief.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of individuals and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust has a positive attitude to employees and job applicants with mental health issues.

PLEASE NOTE: should we have a high volume of applications the Trust may close the vacancy early

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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