Job summary
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapists to join our children's community Speech and Language Therapy team to work with children attending mainstream schools. We welcome applications from newly qualified therapists.
Main duties of the job
As a valued member of the team, you will manage a demanding but rewarding workload in order to provide an efficient and effective service. You will be a confident, self-directed individual with a strong team focus as well as being able to work independently when required. You will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills in order to maintain our exceptional standards of care when liaising with parents and both internal and external agencies.
About us
As a team, we are always looking at ways to further improve the quality of our care and we encourage members of our team to share ideas for service development.
HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU:
1. We have a strong support network for both clinical work and wellbeing. Wellbeing is a strong focus within our team and we strive to support each other at all times.
2. We will provide opportunities to learn from highly experienced team members, including regular meetings and CPD sessions.
3. We will provide both clinical and management supervision.
4. We will provide opportunities for you to develop skills across a range of clinical areas.
5. We have opportunities to access external training if relevant to your role.
6. We have free onsite parking and business miles can be claimed.
7. We will provide role essential equipment such as laptops.
8. We support hybrid working with a mixture of working from clinics/schools and working from home.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In this role you will work in mainstream schools providing assessment and interventions to children who have speech, language and communication needs.
We welcome applications from newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists and Speech and Language Therapy students who are awaiting final degree results.
We look forward to reading your applications. Please contact us if you would like to discuss the role further.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
9. SLT degree or recognised equivalent.
10. Registered member of RCSLT
11. Registered member of HCPC
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
12. Clinical experience during training has been varied and must include access to adult caseloads
13. Can demonstrate theoretical knowledge about communication difficulties in several client groups.
Desirable
14. Any additional work experience with members of the public
15. Awareness of Total Communication
Skills & Attributes
Essential
16. Apply knowledge to clinical experience gained during training and/or work opportunities.
17. Demonstrate an awareness of Continuing Professional Development.
18. Demonstrates good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
19. Recognises the importance of team working
20. Understands the principals of prioritisation
Desirable
21. Some computer skills
22. Car driver
23. Ability to produce own equipment using photocopier, computer graphics etc
24. Ability to use video/digital camera
Personal Qualities
Essential
25. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy.
26. Can convey ideas and information in a confident and easily understood manner, both written and verbal.
27. Adaptable to a varied and frequently changing work environment.
28. May be required to work in difficult, distracting environments and with very young clients and will require ability to give intense concentration.
Desirable
29. Awareness of the importance of reflection