Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist – Halton

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulsejobs.com is looking for a dedicated Speech & Language Therapist to join their AHP team in Halton, providing vital therapy services to children. The role involves conducting assessments, setting therapy targets, and collaborating with families and professionals to enhance communication skills and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
• Experience working with children and young people with Communication Needs.
• Experience in early years settings and schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and therapy services to children and families.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on progress.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for effective service delivery.

Skills

Commitment to development

Communication with multi-disciplinary team

Understanding of Speech and Language Needs

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Masters

Job description

Role: Speech & Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Halton
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Part-time or term-time only will be considered)
Salary: £28,411 – £34,580 per annum

The AHP team at Pulse is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Speech & Language Therapist to join our team in Halton to provide high-quality Speech and Language Therapy services to children and young people in Halton, maximizing their communication potential.

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist:

You will provide speech and language therapy services to children, directly and through support to their families and the multi-disciplinary team. You will conduct speech, language, and communication assessments for children and young people in consultation with their families, the multi-disciplinary team, and other SLTs and SLTAs. You will maintain accurate records and provide written reports. You will set therapy targets and monitor progress. You will deliver interventions on an individual or group basis as required. You will develop and demonstrate SLT programs and groups for pupils. You will make independent decisions about caseload management. You will hold responsibility for your own caseload, working under the supervision of a senior SLT. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to plan, develop, and deliver effective services. You will liaise with other agencies and families to provide an integrated service. You will support SLT student placements. You will access clinical supervision through regular meetings, supervision, mentoring, and appraisals. You will commit to continuing professional development. You will support the delivery of training programs and contribute to their development. You will contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of services. You will participate in audits of performance against defined standards, policies, and procedures.

What we are looking for in a Speech and Language Therapist:

• Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Degree or Masters
• Registration with RCSLT and HCPC
• Respect for confidential information
• Enhanced DBS applied for by Communicate SLT CIC following appointment
• Commitment to Communicates mission, vision, and values
• Experience working as an SLT with children and young people who have Speech, Language, and Communication Needs, their families, and the multi-agency team
• Experience working within early years settings and schools

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else.

We always prioritize your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.