Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist

Are you looking for a great start to your career in the NHS as a speech and language therapist? Come to Worcestershire and start your career surrounded by highly experienced therapists with weekly mentoring, on the job training and access to CPD What do you need to know? All our Band 5 therapists have a comprehensive induction programme with mentor support, clinical supervision and CPD during the first 2 years post qualification Were a Balanced System service we work in an evidence-based way at a universal, targeted and specialist level. Were a supportive team, working together in settings and schools We have excellent admin support with two main admin bases All our team are equipped to do their job we invest in resources/equipment, so we have what we need on a daily basis None of our team were redeployed during the pandemic; we were back to face-to-face work in Sept 2020 with new investment from our commissioners to support children disadvantaged by covid If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager before applying.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Working across a range of clinical areas to give you a broad clinical experience as a Band 5 therapist. This may include: - Working within our early years service based in Childrens Centres the first point of contact for many of our children and their families - Working within our mainstream school service delivering support from a universal to a specialist level - Working within specialist provision such as language classes, special schools or autism bases This might be the role for you if you: Are graduating this year and youre looking for your first Band 5 role within the NHS Are a current Band 5 looking to develop your skills further or for a new opportunity in a different clinical area Are looking to work in a progressive team, following the evidence base and working in creative and innovative ways Are looking for a supportive team with opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge and skills, Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities