Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Bolton)

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Bolton)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our supportive team and facilitate effective communication for all.

Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team within a school, the successful candidate will provide SLT services for children aged 3-19 with SLCN, learning disabilities and/or complex needs.

The successful candidate will add to the current team within the school (which includes SLTs and SLTAs) and will work in partnership with children, young people, their families and the children's workforce. They will be supported by our wider team and will be able to shape both the innovative services in SEN education and our organisation as a whole.

We are happy to receive applications from SLTs wanting to develop their skills over time with the support and training we provide. We'd be equally happy to hear from SLTs with more specialist experience to help shape the services we deliver.

Please note that this position may close earlier than the indicated deadline if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support universal best practice within the school as a whole, undertake assessments and deliver interventions directly and through others. Depending on the skills, experience and motivation of the candidate, the role may involve supervising junior SLTs and SLTAs.

What we can offer you

• A supportive team.
• Opportunities to shape the services we provide within Communicate SLT CIC as a whole.
• An attractive salary ranging from an equivalent of Band 5, 6 or 8a salary, depending on your experience.
• Hours that suit your needs and promote a work-life balance (varying from part-time to full-time, all year round or term time only).
• Where appropriate, we can provide training and supervision for SLTs whilst they develop specialisms in a wide range of service areas including dysphagia, ASD assessments, etc.

About us

Communicate SLT CIC is a not-for-profit organisation, providing flexible and tailored speech, language and communication related services which invest in the diverse communities we serve.

Our experienced and dedicated team of professionals support individuals aged 0-25 years directly and through others, using high-quality, evidenced-based approaches to maximise impact where they live and learn.

Our head office is in Blackpool; however, we provide services across the North West through our highly supportive cohesive team.

The organisation began in 2011 and since then has grown in:

• Employees - in July 2024 we had 53 employees and many consultants who support short term projects.
• Reach in 2023-2024, our services impacted over 18,000 children and families.
• And Impact!

We welcome applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to working with others.

Here's a flavour of what it's like to work within Communicate. These quotes are from current team members (2024):

• "Communicate has an excellent ethos. Communicate values staff and does all it can to support the team, practically and emotionally. It is without a doubt the best company I have ever worked for!"
• "Leadership work tirelessly and are amazing at what they do. I always feel like they do their best to support and listen to team members."
• "It's an absolute privilege to work for this company and I'm so proud of it."

Job responsibilities

You will find a full job description later in this advert; however, below are some headline details.

Core responsibilities:

• To provide speech and language therapy services to children, directly and through support to their families and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide speech, language and communication assessments for pupils/prospective pupils in consultation with the multi-disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs.
• Keep accurate records and provide written reports.
• Set targets for therapy and monitor progress.
• Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required.
• Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes and groups for pupils.
• Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
• Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
• Work as a key member of the team which involves participation in:
• Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
• Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice.
• Induction, supervision and support of SLTAs and volunteers.
• Development of SLT services and training.
• The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of services.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience working as an SLT with children with SLCN.
• Experience working with children who have complex needs, their families and the multi-agency team.
• 3 or more years experience working as an SLT.
• Experience working with children with autistic spectrum disorder.
• Experience of using AAC including signing and Communication Boards.
• Experience working as part of a Multi-agency team.

Qualifications

• Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters.
• Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
• Training relevant to role, e.g. Elklan, Communication Boards, etc.

Ethos

• Commitment to Communicate's vision, mission and values.
• Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture.

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.