Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapist inAylesbury inAylesbury PUBLISHED 19 DEC 2023

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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We'd love to welcome you to our integrated therapy team at Buckinghamshire NHS Trust.We are currently recruiting for
2 Band 5 SLTs
to join our friendly and innovative team. In this role, you will support children and young people in mainstream schools with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs, including those with EHCP's.

We have a strong commitment to supporting the development of your clinical practice and professional skills. We offer a unique opportunity with our Practice Development Therapist who works very closely with our team leads and supports the staff across all therapies.

You will have access to our
Foundations Forward Academy
, and will receive:

• A comprehensive induction supported by the Practice Development Therapist
• A 2-year Trust Preceptorship programme to develop professional confidence, skills, values and behaviours to continue on a journey of lifelong learning within Bucks
• Specialist support to help you achieve your RCSLT competencies within your first year
• Regular clinical supervision, one to ones and peer groups focused on supporting newly qualified therapists
• Year-round access to Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• Shadowing and mentorship from Clinical Leads across a range of specialisms
• Clinical and caseload discussions with senior colleagues.
• Access to coaching, mentoring and external courses including CENs

We're seeking enthusiastic, innovative individuals with excellent communication skills and a passion for developing clinical and professional expertise. As part of our team, you'll work in a dynamic and supportive environment, helping deliver high-quality SLT services to children and young people, ensuring the best educational and functional outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting Buckinghamshire's graduated approach to meeting communication needs
• Providing training and coaching to education staff and parents
• Conducting assessments and delivering therapy interventions

Apply today and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people!

If you're interested in applying but are unsure, we welcome informal conversations. We are an open and supportive team, valuing individuals with lived experience and those from diverse backgrounds. To help you feel confident, we share our interview process in advance to ensure you have the best opportunity to flourish and succeed.