Speech and Language Therapist / Occupational Therapist / LD Nurse (Band 6) - Speech and Languag[...]

Looking for a rewarding new role with plenty of flexibility and opportunities for career progression? Look no further than Norfolk’s community NHS. You’ll be working closely with patients and their families to keep people safe and well, by looking after them at home and in their local communities.Speech and Language Therapist / Occupational Therapist / LD NurseBand 6
Main area
Speech and Language Therapist / Occupational Therapist / Learning Disability Nurse
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
839-6225750-LR
Site
Blithewood House
Town
Sprowston, Norwich
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59
NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including 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.Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Learning Disability Nurse to join the Starfish Plus Learning Disability CAMHS team. Experienced Band 5 clinicians who are considering stepping up into a Band 6 role within Starfish Plus are also welcome to apply for the position. Clinicians with a real interest in working with children and young people with a diagnosed learning disability and mental health difficulties are welcomed to apply for the post to join our friendly and supportive team. Applicants for the role will need to have experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a community health setting as the role includes seeing children and young people different settings including their home and education settings. Experience in supporting people with mental health needs is beneficial. We hope that those applying for this post are committed to reducing the impact of learning difficulties and mental health needs on the child/young person's peer and family relationships. We work country-wide in Norfolk so it is essential that applicants are able to drive and have access to be a vehicle. Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months.Main duties of the jobTo 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 developmental 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 students 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.Working for our organisationApply 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.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.We would love to hear from candidates who have a passion for working with children and young people with learning disabilities / mental health needs. We strongly encourage discussion prior to application.For an informal discussion and further information regarding this opportunity, please contact: Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the attached documents for the full job descriptions for each of the relevant disciplines.Person specificationQualificationsDegree in relevant disciplineRegistered with HCPC or RNLD/RMHNAdditional specialist knowledge and expertise (equivalent to diploma level)Additional training relevant to supporting people with a learning disabilityMembership of relevant Clinical Excellence NetworksExperienceExperience of working with children/young people who have learning disabilities and their families.Experience of collaborative multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.Experience of working in the community.Experience of working with children/young people who have mental health diagnoses.Experience of different approaches used to support people with a learning disability.Supervision of students and junior staff.Skills, Abilities and KnowledgeKnowledge of the emotional, psychological, developmental and social needs of children and young people with learning disabilities.Ability to apply evidence-based clinical interventions.Understanding of non-verbal communication systems and their use with children and young people.Accurate, timely and concise record keepingUnderstanding the concepts of behaviour that ‘challenges’ and impact on a child/young person’s relationshipsExtensive knowledge of the emotional, psychological, developmental and social needs of children and young people with learning disabilities.Sensitivity to and understanding of the individual needs of children and their families.Participation in group workCarrying out individualised workKnowledge of local statutory and non- statutory resources available for this groupKnowledge of current legislation and policy in Learning Disabilities / Mental HealthCommunicationAble to communicate on all levels with children/young people/parents/carers and other professionals.Good written and verbal communication skills.Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary teamAble to speak and understand English LanguageGood working knowledge of communication tools such as Sign-a-long, Objects of Reference, visual schedules etcGood working knowledge of approaches such as Theraplay, Intensive Interaction etc.People and Personal DevelopmentAble to supervise students / non-registered colleagues.Able to deliver training with other colleagues.Able to work autonomously and set own priorities.Personal Attributes/BehavioursAble to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults.OtherMust hold full and valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Equal Opportunities
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.Immigration Status - Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system. Redeployment
- Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register. DBS
- If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month’s salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required. Closing and Interview Dates
-This vacancy may close early if sufficient applicants are received. Data Protection
- A privacy notice detailing how we will handle your data is attached to this advert as a document. Your application will be transferred to our recruitment management system (Trac) once the advert has closed and you will receive notification then detailing how Trac will handle your data.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Dr Melanie Bruce
Job title
Clinical Lead & Clinical Psychologist
Email address
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Address
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS TrustRoom 218Norwich Community HospitalBowthorpe RoadNorwichNR2 3TU
Telephone
01603 272591
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer in NorfolkWorking at NCH&COur community healthcare teams make a real difference every day. Find out more about working at NCH&C, including our culture, recognition, and how we look after colleague wellbeing.Looking for a change of scenery? Choose Norfolk’s community NHS for a lower cost of living, high quality of life, and stunning landscapes on your doorstep.Our clinical and non-clinical apprenticeships range from entry-level, all the way up to degree level. Earn while you learn and gain qualifications without taking time out of your career.Whether you took time out for a career break, a career change, or if life simply got in the way, NCH&C can help you restore your lapsed registration and return to practice.
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