Job Description

Main area
Speech and Language Therapist Grade


Band 7

Contract


Permanent

Hours


Full time - 37.5 hours per week


Job ref


373-CYP1237


Site
Base options are Macclesfield/ Chester & Ellesmere Port Town


as above

Salary


43,742 - 50,056 Per annum

Salary period


Yearly

Closing


01/08/2024 23:59



### Job overview


We offer a relocation package of up to 8,000



The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply please see attached document.



If this applies to you, please state this on your application so we can discuss this with you if you are invited to interview.



To develop and provide Autism assessments for young people aged

4-19 years

To provide specialist second opinion.

To work with staff, teachers, parents and other agencies as

appropriate to develop the learning and social environment for

students with ASC

To promote transition of children from primary schools to secondary

schools and then to adult services

To maintain accurate records and data


### Main duties of the job


To develop and provide Autism assessments for young people aged

4-19 years

To provide specialist second opinion.

To work with staff, teachers, parents and other agencies as

appropriate to develop the learning and social environment for

students with ASC

To promote transition of children from primary schools to secondary

schools and then to adult services

To maintain accurate records and data


### Working for our organisation


CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.





Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.



We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.



CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.



To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.


We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.


### Detailed job description and main responsibilities


Please download a copy of the job description for full details.



Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.


CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a •Values Based Interview/Assessment •, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.



Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which are 'the 6 Cs' Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A 'Guide to completing your application form' can be accessed on the bottom of this page under the job description, or via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance



The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.


If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'


Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.



CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a 'Silver' award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).



The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.


Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of 13 per year applies.


New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.



Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.



If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.



Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.


### Person specification


#### Qualifications


##### Essential criteria


• HCPC registration
• Relevant professional degree
• Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or equivalent
• ADOS trained
• Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist subgroups
##### Desirable criteria


• Communication skills training
• DISCO and/ or SCERTS training
#### Knowledge and Expertise


##### Essential criteria


• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
• In depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, and recommendations for specialist area
• Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area
• Working knowledge of child protection issues
#### Experience


##### Essential criteria


• Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
• Experience of planning and completing audit and research
• Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
• Experience of undertaking projects

Applicant requirements


You 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.



Further details / informal visits contact


Name
Amanda Warren Job title


AAT team co-ordinator

Email address


amanda.warren5@nhs.net

Telephone number


07780 528 182