Autonomous Speech & Language Therapist — Education Settings

Chatterbug Speech And Language Therapy Service; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ChatterBug Speech and Language Therapy Service in Sheffield is seeking an Experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. You will provide autonomous, evidence-based therapy within the Experts at Hand model, collaborating with schools, families and local teams.

The role emphasizes coaching, training and service improvement, with opportunities to exercise clinical judgement and contribute to EHCP processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Member of the RCSLT.
• Experience with paediatric communication disorders.
• Experience supporting Speech and Language Therapy Assistants (SLTAs).
• Experience organising, preparing and delivering training courses for teachers and parents.
• Experience contributing to EHCP applications.
• Experience participating in joint planning meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and provide support to children with a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
• Provide client-focused assessment and treatment.
• Represent the service at health and education panels where required.
• Assess and advise on optimising the communication environment.
• Develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment programmes, measuring outcomes.
• Demonstrate clinical effectiveness through evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
• Identify when specialist pathways are required and support referrals.
• Coach education staff and support less experienced team members.
• Maintain accurate clinical and organisational records and contribute to safeguarding.

Skills

Clinical delivery

Communication with families

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education processes knowledge

Report writing

Training and workforce development

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

HCPC registered

RCSLT member

Job description

ChatterBug Speech and Language Therapy Service in Sheffield is seeking an Experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. You will provide autonomous, evidence-based therapy within the Experts at Hand model, collaborating with schools, families and local teams.

The role emphasizes coaching, training and service improvement, with opportunities to exercise clinical judgement and contribute to EHCP processes.