Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £40,701 - £48,054 per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Location: | London, HA9 9FY |
| Company: | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6247915/824-ONW-6910-D |
Summary
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the Mainstream Schools Team on a Fixed Term contract for 12 months. Therapists work closely with school staff to support children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs in schools as well as contributing to training initiatives and project work.
Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months. Ending 31st March 2025
• The assessment of CYP with a range of speech, language and communication needs including- DLD, ASD, speech sound difficulties, selective mutism.
• Working directly with children in groups and individually, as well as offering advice and strategies to school staff and parents.
• Liaising with parents and other professionals
• Providing training for your allocated schools
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• 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
• The post holder will also provide a specialist service to children attending mainstream school with Speech/Language and communication needs (SLCN) working closely with parents/carers, and staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum.
• To assess the needs for, develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred to the SLT service to mainstream schools.
• To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties
• To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
• The post holder will also provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.
• The post holder will run appropriate in-service training independently for school and other staff.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
This advert closes on Monday 6 May 2024