Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Due to some career progressions in the service, the Children's Speech and Language Therapy team in Central have some exciting opportunities within our special school, mainstream and pre school complex needs (pscn) services. We are looking for therapists to join these three teams to work in our brand new Child Development Centre in Crawley, our Special School in Crawley and the mainstream schools in a similar area. We are looking for current B6 or B5 with at least 2 years experience who are looking to develop their skills in these areas. PSCN and Special Schools can support development of skills in AAC/Eating and Drinking and Interventions to support Neuro diverse children. Our Mainstream service can support you to develop a wide range of skills to manage very diverse needs within schools but with more emphasis on language and speech difficulties.
The Central team consists of 45+ staff working in different clinical areas. The team are approachable and keen to support each other, B7 clinical leads provide supervision with additional support for staff from Band 7s Leads in SSCs, EYS, Deafness and our Neurodevelopmental Pathway for clinical advice and second opinions.
The successful applicant will value the opportunity to work in partnership with parents, colleagues and staff in education and social care settings to achieve the best outcomes for those in their care., To provide:
+ Assessment
+ Advice to parents/carers/setting staff
+ Training
+ Therapy Plans and Outcomes
+ Therapy
+ Reports for ENCHA, Transition, Annual Review etc
+ Data as required
+ Support to other SLT teams during school holiday periods
+ Up to date clinical competencies in line with HCPC requirements, As a therapist with two or three years' experience you will be keen to work further develop your skills in your chosen specialist area. You will work as part of a well supported team but and be able to contribute your well developed skills to the efficient and safe running of your part of the service. You will be able to support students, Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and NQTs/Band 5s and demonstrate resilience and early Leadership skills. You will actively seek opportunities to further your knowledge and skills.
You will be able to:
Assess children
Advise families and settings
Provide Therapy - individual; group; direct/indirect; remote/face to face
Train others
Write Reports and Intervention Plans
Use outcome measures
Contribute data.
Use System One electronic notes
Attend and contribute to Team and Locality Meetings
Access, and provide, supervision
Attend training and disseminate information
Maintain a CPD log
For further information please see the job description and person specification
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We are committed to being an inclusive employer that actively promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We embrace and celebrate diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with an ethnically diverse heritage, those with disabilities, and individuals identifying as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our aim is to grow a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Our recruitment process is designed to support candidates who require reasonable adjustments and to accommodate the needs of applicants.
This post may close earlier than the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.
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We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
+ Positive 2022 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support

+ Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
+ Excellent training and development opportunities
+ Research opportunities
+ Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
+ Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
+ Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
+ Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
+ Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
+ Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff