Job overview

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic B5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our children's SLT team in the County team .

The post is in the Erewash team and based at Ilkeston Hospital. 

This is a permanent post of 37.5 hours.

We would welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified SLTs. 

There is dedicated support from a Speech and Language Therapist , experienced in coaching and developing Speech and Language Therapists at the start of their career. Our Band 5s believe this support is invaluable and gives them the best start to working in the NHS.

You will be part of a team providing a clinical service to children and young people with communication/eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients’ homes.

What our colleagues say about working in DCHS SLT :   

"I love the varied caseload, support from colleagues, team working with assistants & practitioners, strong leadership in the service, and good relationships with educational settings"

" The service has great flexible working opportunities"

" There is lots of support available from specialists, approachable team members and good internal/external training opportunities"

"We have regular support on Microsoft teams chats and virtual meetings, as well as time to meet face-to-face at the office.  There is a dedicated mentor for new Band 5 SLTs and a Band 5 peer support network"

Main duties of the job

We mainly work in local educational settings, using a collaborative approach to support families and keyworkers to understand their children's needs and how best to support them.

This involves direct assessment, as well as providing programmes and implementing environmental strategies. 

We are a welcoming and caring team with excellent support structures in place for all colleagues. 

Working for our organisation

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

TWITTER/FACEBOOK - DCHS has its own Social Media accounts for recruitment. Follow us/like us via @dchsjobs

Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.