Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist 1.0wte Special Schools & ARPs team (Hammersmith & Fulham and Westminster)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Special Schools & ARPs team. You will work across two school sites, one in H&F and one in Westminster, providing the SLT service to Children and Young People (CYP) with a range of severe learning difficulties (SLD) including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). You will have opportunities to work as part of an MDT and to develop your clinical skills in relation to a wide range of approaches. On both sites, you will be part of an established team.
Supporting implementation of the whole systems approach to deliver on speech language and communication plans as identified in EHCPs. We work collaboratively with education colleagues and families to ensure that pupils’ language and communication support is integrated throughout their day. Through joint planning and delivery of interventions in the classroom and support to families, you will ensure that SLT input has a functional impact for the pupils you support.
We welcome applications from existing Band 5s who are looking to broaden their clinical experience, as well as from Newly Qualified Therapists looking to join a highly skilled and dynamic team.
Working closely with children, families, and other professionals, providing advice to others regarding the clinical management to support children and young people as relevant to the post.
Supporting the delivery of a wide range of school-aged intervention packages in relation to the whole system approach to supporting speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) within designated locality community & school settings.
Understanding and meeting professional and legal SEND responsibilities outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 including contributing to statutory assessments of special educational needs and delivery of Speech and Language Therapy provision as specified in children’s Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Maintaining accountability for own professional actions and recognizing own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical notes in appropriate format and writing reports as requested in line with service, RCSLT, and HCPC guidelines.
Working closely with children & young people, parents, carers, and multi-disciplinary team members across health, social services, education, and children’s services, agreeing decision-making relative to clinical management.
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
1. A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
2. Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
3. Flexible working options
4. Annual travel card loan
5. Training, support, and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
This advert closes on Monday 21 Apr 2025.
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