Speech and Language Therapy Associate Practitioner

at  East Cheshire NHS Trust

Vacancy Subject to Job Matching
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapy Assistant to join our team to deliver a service to children with a range of speech, language and communication needs in East Cheshire.
The post holder will work with children under the guidance and direction of our qualified Speech and Language Therapists to assist and support the delivery of high quality and bespoke intervention. This role will be based in a variety of settings including community clinics, nurseries, primary schools and home environments.
The post holder will work closely with teaching staff, parents and some other allied health professionals to provide a coordinated service to the children and young people in East Cheshire. The post holder will have knowledge of child development and experience in carrying out care programmes. They will be confident in demonstrating and explaining advice and strategies to teaching staff and parents. The post holder will be an integral part of a supportive and innovative team where training and personal development is actively encouraged.
Hours per week: 22.5
To work under the guidance of a qualified Speech and Language Therapist to deliver intervention to children and young people with a range of needs including language difficulties and speech sound disorder.
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application

Please refer the Job description for details