The Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Traded Service is where settings commission additional support to enhance the amount of support within the settings. This is over and above the NHS mainstream service. Leeds CSLT Traded service has been offering enhanced support to school across Leeds and neighbouring areas for more than 10 years. Feedback from schools indicates that this service is highly valued and has shown a very significant impact on children’s communication and educational outcomes.We have an exciting opportunity to grow our current Traded Team and are looking to appoint for both B6 permanent and Fixed term roles (11 mths) within the Leeds Community Children’s Speech and language Therapy Service.You will provide support to a number of mainstream settings on a regular basis. This gives the opportunity to build relationships with the staff and children within the setting,offering bespoke support according to the specific needs. This may include assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), application of additional funding, application for EHCP, implementation of whole school approaches, curriculum differentiation, training to setting staff and environmental modification The service level agreements are rolling 12-month contracts which allows for forward planning, continuity and joined up working with the staff. You will work in the mainstream pathway in the school holidays.We are a very supportive and inclusive Team. We are a large team of highly skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapists working across several different specialist pathways across the service. We have regular whole staff and small team meetings. We can support your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through our varied in-house training programme aimed at sharing best practice and learning across SLT colleagues. We also provide support from the wider Speech and Language Therapy team with access to supervision with peers and other SLTs, along with relevant CPD opportunities. We are a large team that offers a great environment and opportunity to further develop your career. We offer a strong management and peer support structure including access to regular clinical and safeguarding supervision and a wide range of opportunities for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). We are a hardworking, forward thinking and supportive service. For further information please visit our website – www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/csltInterviews will be held on Wednesday 19th March 2025A car driver is essential for this role.Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.Perks of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.Right to WorkThis role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
