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AAC Consultant - Speech & Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 08 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,559 to £39,513 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £30559 - £39513 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2025 |
| Location: | Abingdon, OX14 1RG |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0026-25-0004 |
Summary
As an AAC Consultant, you will contribute to the development and delivery of Ace Centre's specialised Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) services as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Your key tasks will include: AAC assessment of individuals: planning and preparing prior to the assessment. contributing to the assessment to reach appropriate recommendations. liaising with the team supporting the client at a local level (this may include families, carers, and other education, health and social care professionals). completing the required assessment report and other documentation in a timely manner. contributing to any follow up action including organizing and setting up loan equipment/resources and training individuals, families, carers, and local education, health and social care professionals in the set up and use of the equipment/resources provided. Training: assisting with the research and development of a variety of training activities planned by Ace Centre or requested of our organisation by others. supporting the delivery of Ace Centre's training programme across a range of platforms, in a range of settings, and to a variety of audiences. Advice and Information: providing impartial advice and up to date information relating to AAC to clients, families and professionals. Projects and Service Development: contributing to projects and service reviews as required. Data Management: maintaining comprehensive and confidential client records using a range of software and data management systems. You will be required to: Maintain and develop your knowledge of AAC resources and strategies in order to deliver Ace Centre services. Travel across the Thames Valley and Wessex area to deliver assessment and training activities. Have a full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and business class car insurance. Perform some manual handling to safely transport equipment. Comply with all Ace Centre policies and procedures. Complete an enhanced DBS certificate. Work occasional flexible hours, including overnight stays. Attend appropriate CPD opportunities as identified in your induction, supervisions and Personal Development Planning (PDP) sessions.