Job Overview
Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career while working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?
Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced speech and language therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?
Role Details
Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Higford School – Shropshire TF11 9ET
Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata DOE
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Higford School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working, which will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities. You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language Therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.
Essential Criteria
* Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
* HCPC registered
* 1‑2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
* Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
* Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
* Some experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings
* Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
* An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
* Good relationship building, analytical and judgemental skills
* Good communication skills (oral and written)
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
* Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
* Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team
* Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting
Desirable
* Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
* Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication
* Full driving licence and access to a car (Highly Desirable)
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:
* £2,000 training allowance
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
Application
We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
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