Job summary
The Children's Therapy Services identify, assess, support and manage the health needs of childrenand young people aged 0-18 years, working closely with children and their families in health settingsand family homes; and with education colleagues in early years and school settings.The Children's Therapy services cover Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. Servicesare offered in various parts of these localities to facilitate easy access for families
Main duties of the job
You will practise as a highly specialist clinical practitioner, being a source of expertise, providing support, supervision, teaching, advice and consultation across Bristol, North Somerset and South Glos (BNSSG). To offer highly specialist clinical expertise for children and young people with complex needs and/or requiring Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) support, carrying own highly specialist case load within this specified clinical area.
To lead the AAC support team across BNSSG. This team supports children and young people with AAC needs across Early Years and School settings, both mainstream and specialist.
You will provide expert second opinion and support to clinical staff in regards to this clinical specialism.
You will work alongside Band 8a Clinical and Professional Leads to develop and improve service delivery for this cohort of children, ensuring services are high quality and evidence based.
You will liaise closely with AAC West, our regional AAC Hub, to make referrals and provide follow up support to children and families following AAC West assessment and input.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.
Person Specification
Registration and Qualification
Essential
- Registered with the appropriate professional body (SLT)
- Registered with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience in working in a multi disciplinary team
- Experience of providing high tech AAC assessment and support
- Experience working with children with complex needs
Desirable
- Experience in line managing and clinically supervising others
- Experience in leading a project or service
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understand clinical governance and how to deliver safe services for children and families
- Understand and manage activity and performance in a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Sirona care & health CIC
Address
Unit 9 Eastgate House
Eastgate Road
Bristol
BS5 6XX