Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job description

Role: Speech and Language Therapist

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: The Forum School

Salary/Benefits: £29,969 per annum

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who is looking to join our multidisciplinary team? The Forum School is a 38-52 week school and home for children and young people diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Main duties of the job

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will work with a range of individuals to maximise their potential and to enable them to enjoy the best possible quality of life. You will independently assess communication needs in various environments, implement high and low tech AAC systems based on your assessments, and provide functional targets and recommendations to aid day-to-day communicative success. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the implementation of therapeutic approaches across the environment.

About us

Located in the glorious Dorset countryside with 28 acres of land for play and relaxation, the school boasts many facilities such as a theatre, sports hall, indoor and outdoor riding areas, climbing wall, multiple safe play areas, and a swimming pool. Children and young people have full access to the National Curriculum with teaching appropriately differentiated to meet their needs. The Forum School draws upon a proven programme of specialist education and 24-hour care with a wide range of clinical and therapeutic inputs.

Job responsibilities

This is a unique post where you will deliver an SLT service and provide support to individuals with a range of Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), often accompanied by complex needs and challenging behaviours. You will respond to referrals, ensure an inclusive communication environment, complete audits, and utilize the RCSLT 5 good communication standards. A key aspect of your role will be to work effectively as part of the companywide SLT team and contribute to service development.

About You

The successful candidate will have a degree or a postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will have experience working with individuals who have Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders and preferably have worked with AAC approaches.

In return, we offer full support from a multidisciplinary team, clinical supervision, developmental opportunities, research opportunities & support, internal/external training on new initiatives, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for the length of service included) - Pro Rata.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, resilient, and forward-thinking Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. You will be someone with a genuine desire to help others.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people within our care. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check, and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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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.