Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Fylde Coast)

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Fylde Coast)

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

This post involves delivery of speech and language therapy services within mainstream schools and specialist resource bases on the Fylde Coast providing SLT services for children with SLCN and Special Educational Needs.

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 an NHS 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.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work within our team of SLTs and SLT Assistants and the multi-disciplinary team within schools. They will have the opportunity to shape the services that Communicate SLT offers across the North West.

The focus of this role will be in supporting universal best practice within the settings and providing services directly and through others, to support the children and young people to reach their full potential.

We are happy to receive applications from SLTs wanting to develop their skills over time with the support and training we provide. We would be equally happy to hear from SLTs with highly relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

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.

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 within schools and as part of a Multi-agency team. Experience working with children with a range of learning and physical needs.
• Completed Newly Qualified Professional competencies. 3 or more years experience working as an SLT with children with special educational needs. Experience of using AAC including signing, communication Boards as well as higher tech devices.

Qualifications

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

Ethos and other skills

• Commitment to Communicate's vision, mission and values. Motivation to be part of our supportive and coaching culture.
• Experience of working with Microsoft Office 365.

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.