NQP Speech and Language Therapist - Leicester and East Midlands

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

NQP Speech and Language Therapist - Leicester and East Midlands

ChatterBug Speech and Language Therapy Service

We're looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who is eager to work in new, innovative ways. Our ideal candidate will thrive in fast-changing environments and is always open to personal and professional growth.

Our vision is to be the leading provider of SLT services and make these more accessible for all, regardless of background. We require inspirational individuals to join our Midlands team and help us carry out our mission.

Would you like to deliver more specialist therapy to children and families? We are calling all SLTs looking for a new role. NQPs and Experienced SLTs both welcome!

Our therapists work closely with schools and families to develop strong communication provisions and provide continuous support.

Chatterbug gives me the opportunity to build relationships with a variety of children, parents, and professionals. This allows me to feel like I am making a real difference in the lives of the children. Working at Chatterbug feels like working with a family where support is always available.

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the Team Lead and Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you will plan, develop, and deliver a Speech and Language Therapy service both working in family homes, education settings, and within local authorities.

About us

Chatterbug Limited is a National Social Enterprise providing a range of Speech and Language Therapy services. We believe in providing high-quality, evidenced-based input that provides real results. At the core of our service, we have four values that form our Chatterbug Constitution, and it guides how we conduct ourselves. These are:

Open: For continuous self-development, we believe in trust and transparency! We love diversity, change, and new ideas.

Connected: We're always learning from our team and community! Working together means building a community we're proud of.

Dependable: We work hard to create a positive and comfortable atmosphere, where all employees are understood, supported, and respected.

Fortitude: Bring on bravery. Challenges are our best opportunity to learn - if we make a mistake, it's all about how we bounce back. Go beyond your comfort zone, and never be too scared to ask for help.

Job responsibilities

• To coordinate the provision of suitable Speech and Language Therapy services in line with the needs of the client base.
• To participate in the assessment and diagnosis of children/young people with a range of SLCN.
• To provide high-quality support to students, apprentices, and SLTAs.
• To proactively support the growth and development of Chatterbug by representing the organisation at a local/national level.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To assess, diagnose, and provide support to children with a range of SLCN including complex needs.
• To ensure a client-focused assessment and approach to treatment.
• To represent the service at health and education panels where required.
• To provide assessment and advice on optimising the client's communicative environment.
• To develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes.
• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.

Communication Responsibilities

• To employ excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• To communicate information from assessment and treatment to clients, carers, and other professionals effectively.
• To produce detailed reports regarding clients' needs and summarising proposed treatment plans.
• To provide verbal and written advice and programmes to parents/guardians, carers, and other professionals.
• To ensure that clients/parents/teaching staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment plans.
• To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans as appropriate.
• To maintain up-to-date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards.
• To share information with clients, carers, and other professionals, observing current data protection guidelines.

Clinical Governance Requirements

• To gather statistical data punctually.
• To participate in service research as required.
• To undertake Clinical Governance/audit projects within the local service as required.

Information Governance

• Comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR rules.
• The postholder must not disclose any information relating to service users or employees.
• To maintain the clinical and/or corporate records to the organisation's standard.

Continuing Professional Development

• To identify personal/professional development evidenced by a Personal Development Plan.
• To demonstrate a passion and commitment to the profession through self-guided study.
• To participate in an individual performance review.
• To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Valid HCPC Registration and RCSLT Membership.
• Able to travel Independently.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note for this role you must be able to travel Independently.