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Prif leoliad
Speech and Language Therapy
Gradd
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Monday - Friday)
Cyfeirnod y swydd
839-8035100-RB
Cyflogwr
East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Norwich Community Hospital
Tref
Norwich
Cyflog
£32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum
Cyfnod cyflog
Yn flynyddol
Yn cau
22/06/2026 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad
02/07/2026

Teitl cyflogwr

NHS

Childrens Speech and Language Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 5

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust delivers expert healthcare in people’s homes, community hospitals and local settings across the East of England.

Our nurses, therapists, clinicians, support teams and partners work together to provide coordinated care that supports independence, recovery and wellbeing. We believe people are best cared for close to home, in the communities where they live and belong.

By combining professional expertise with strong local relationships, we help people stay well, feel supported and access the right care at the right time. Expert healthcare, close to home, trusted by our communities.

Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed. Our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. 

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to creating a modern and inclusive work environment. We actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce and maintain and improve their wellbeing. We also offer flexible working patterns and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

Please note, our selection processes are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills. Please be advised that the use of AI in applications is monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.

Before applying for this vacancy, please make sure you’re familiar with ongoing GOV.uk sponsorship eligibility criteria which will impact the organisations ability to provide sponsorship, whether this is currently or in the future.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are seeking a compassionate, innovative, and enthusiastic Band 5 Children’s Speech & Language Therapist to join our ‘Outstanding’ community Children’s and Young People’s Specialist services. You would be joining a friendly and supportive highly specialist multidisciplinary team and would contribute to the development of AHP provision within our Learning Disability Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (Starfish).

The post is 37.5 hours per week and will working across Norfolk, including Kings Lynn, Great Yarmouth, and Norwich. Base is negotiable and flexible working is supported and includes agile/home working where relevant.

The Starfish Team offers assessment and intervention for young people of school age (4-18 years) with a diagnosed learning disability who are experiencing significant behavioural and/or mental health difficulties.

The Starfish team covers a large geographical area, so it is essential that you can drive and have access to a vehicle when pool cars are not available.

 

 

 

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

  • To provide high quality support, assessment and advice to Children and Young people with significant learning disabilities and their families, under the support of Senior Clinicians in the team.
  • To provide a range of clinical expertise and design ongoing assessment and interventions under the direction of the Senior Clinicians in the team to meet the child's changing development needs.
  • To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure multi-professional patient care for Children and Young People.
  • To be committed to reducing the impact of learning disabilities and mental health on the Child/Young Person's peer and family relationships.
  • Mentoring new colleagues and student in the assessment and intervention support of Children and Young People open to the service.
  • Safeguarding and other relevant associated skills on review and agreement at PDR.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Find out more about working for our organisation here:

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2565ae62eb.html

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career in which we will support your career development and progression.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Please note, the selection processes at Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

  • Be professional and legally accountable for all clinical decisions and professional actions and to ensure that work is within professional standards, clinical guidelines and in line with evidence-based practice.
  • Use effective communication skills based on valuing others, recognising own and other's strengths and differences.
  • Provide assessment and clearly planned intervention.
  • Identify and request sufficient time to continue professional development.
  • Use supervision to ensure that care offered to Children/Young People is safe and needs focused, drawing on current evidence based best practice.
  • Actively engage in monthly peer support meetings.
  • Collaborative working with inter-disciplinary and multi-agency partners.
  • Mentor & report to Senior clinicians the progress of student nurses as allocated.
  • Manage diary effectively to maximise clinical/development/travelling time to cover large mixed rural and urban populations.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Degree or equivalent diploma level in Speech and Language Therapy
  • HCPC registed
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Norfolk Steps training (Step On/Up)
  • Safeguarding Children training

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Post registration learning disability experience
  • Experience of working with Children & Young People who have learning disabilities and their families
  • Experience of collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Clinical experience as a Speech and Language Therapist
  • Experience of caseload management
  • Post-graduate clinical experience working with Children and Young People with learning disabilities
  • Experience of working in the community

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Able to work in a Team and also independently recognising when to seek advice
  • Able to prioritise own workload
  • Able to deliver evidence-based and outcome-led interventions
  • Effective use of information technology
  • Knowledge of the emotional, psychological, developmental, and social needs of Children and Young People with learning disabilities
  • Understanding of non-verbal communication systems and their use with Children and Young People
  • Accurate timely and concise recording
  • Understanding of the Common Assessment Framework
  • Understanding the concepts of behaviour that 'challenges' and impact on a Child/Young Person's relationships
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Participation in group work
  • Carrying out individualised work under supervision
  • Knowledge of local statutory and non-statutory resources available for this group
  • Ability to work in partnerships with others
  • Knowledge of current legislation and policy in Learning Disabilities/Mental Health
  • Use of SystmOne for patient records
  • Experience of using standardised assessment tools

Communication

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Able to communicate on all levels with Children/Young People, parents/carers and other professionals
  • Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
  • Good presentation skills
  • Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Good observation, listening and empathy skills
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Training in communication approaches e.g. Makaton/Signalong, Talking Mats, Intensive Interaction etc.

Personal and People Development

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Able to supervise students/non-registered colleagues
  • Able to deliver parent training with other colleagues

Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the Trust's Behaviour Framework)

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People/vulnerable Adults
  • Value diversity
  • Must hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

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Laura Wetton
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Clinical Lead / Speech & Language Therapist
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