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- Prif leoliad
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Gradd
- Band 7
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Rhan-amser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 812-25-KWCYP27
- Cyflogwr
- Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Howard Court
- Tref
- Welwyn Garden City
- Cyflog
- £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 30/06/2025 23:59
- Dyddiad y cyfweliad
- 04/07/2025
Teitl cyflogwr
Highly Specialist SLT - Resolution & Reconciliation
Band 7
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Children and Young People's (CYP) Therapies Service.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career--developing your leadership potential while continuing to grow your specialist clinical skills? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.
As part of our service transformation, we are extending our suppport for families of children with Education Health and Care Plans through our Resolution and Reconciliation Team. This post is designed to provide high-quality, therapeutic support for CYP with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and develop relationships with families and settings following SEND Appeals.
We are looking for 2 motivated and experienced Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists to join our growing team of therapists and therapy assistants. This role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis and will involve supporting CYP across Hertfordshire (base can be agreed for successful candidate).
If you're passionate about making a real difference in children's lives and working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.
*Proposed interview date: 04-July- 2025*
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff.
Your role will include:
- Extending the service’s support for CYP and their families following SEND appeals through the delivery of therapy provision
- Multidisciplinary working and working closely with Local Authority leads.
- Carrying out in depth assessments, providing reports and acting as a Witness at SEND appeal tribunals.
- Working closely with the Resolution and Reconciliation Lead, including deputising when requested.
- Supporting less experienced therapists to deliver interventions and contribute to annual reviews for children with SEND appeals or following resolution.
What We Offer
We believe in supporting our staff to grow, thrive and feel connected—professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect:
- Half-termly group supervision and regular peer support
- Dedicated managerial supervision and a structured appraisal process
- CPD opportunities, including bitesize tutorials and peer review
- A supportive two-week induction with time to observe and shadow team members
- Access to a named buddy to help you settle into the team
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust
vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all
backgrounds
We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You’ve made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we’re looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For a full overview of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated clinician with strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills. You'll be a team player with the confidence to work autonomously and advocate for the needs of CYP. You'll provide professional and managerial supervision to less experienced colleagues, supporting their development and confidence.
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).
A full, valid driving licence and regular access to a car for business purposes is essential (unless you are covered under the Equality Act 2010).
HCT encourages all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, in line with current guidance, to help protect our patients, communities, and colleagues.
Interview date set for: 4th July 2025
Manyleb y person
Qualifications and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent (Post Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech & Language Therapy)
- Evidence of post qualifying training and/or equivalent experience to maintain and develop highly specialist knowledge in area of specialism
- Registered to practice with Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, Membership of relevant CEN
Experience and Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Substantial clinical experience of the needs of children and young people with SEND
- Experience of effective co-production (including service users and/or their representatives) analysing their views and needs and jointly agreeing positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEN Code of Practice 0-25 (2014)
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of children's services at both a local and national level
- Experience of the Education, Health and Care planning process and pathway and SEND Appeals and of undertaking highly complex assessments.
- Understanding of SEND Appeals and Tribunal Process
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of attendance and representation at SEND Tribunals
Skills and abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Advanced oral and written communication at a high standard and strong negotiation skills to manage conflict and challenging situations.
- Able to respond to the learning style of others and demonstrate flexibility in own leadership style.
- Evaluates own performance through reflection, demonstrating own continuous learning and improvement
- Able to switch between different techniques and models of service delivery within a short space of time.
- Shows emotional intelligence and personal resilience.
- Manages own time and priorities autonomously
Other
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Katie Tucker
- Teitl y swydd
- Operational Manager, CYP Therapies
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07833237273
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Louise Freeman (Resolution and Reconciliation Lead for Speech and Language Therapy)
07825262875
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