Location: Mid Essex (Multiple Sites)

Working Hours: Full Time and Part Time Available

About the Role:We are seeking a dedicated Band 6 Children’s Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team in providing essential services to children facing speech, language, and communication difficulties. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the lives of young people and their families, offering tailored therapeutic interventions and support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clinical Decision-Making: Conduct thorough assessments and make informed clinical decisions, with the option to consult highly specialist clinical staff for second opinions.

• Care Plan Development: Construct clear and individualized care plans by analyzing assessment data, applying theoretical knowledge, and utilizing clinical benchmarks.

• Empathetic Communication: Demonstrate empathy with clients, carers, and families, ensuring effective communication even when barriers exist. Your ability to motivate participation in therapeutic activities is vital.

• Information Sharing: Communicate complex condition-related information effectively to clients, families, and multidisciplinary team members, both in written and verbal forms.

• Professional Development: Identify personal and professional development areas through a reflective learning framework, maintaining a professional portfolio as part of your growth.

• Workload Management: Organize, plan, and prioritize your own workload to ensure effective service delivery across multiple sites.

• Interpersonal Skills: Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening, and empathy, to negotiate case management effectively and address any conflicts that may arise.

• Service Development Input: Contribute to the development of service policies and procedures through active discussions and feedback.

• Emotional Resilience: Manage the emotional aspects of working with clients experiencing distressing and life-limiting conditions, ensuring compassionate care is at the forefront.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment across multiple sites in Mid Essex.
• Opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles to fit your lifestyle.
• Professional development support to enhance your skills and career progression.

Contact Joe for further details