Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Lostwithiel; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to deliver tailored assessment and intervention at Red Moor School. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, a recognised degree, and relevant registrations. The role offers a salary of up to £53,200 and a positive working environment that fosters growth. Flexible working hours and support for continuing professional development are also available.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Access to mental health support services

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years practicing experience at the specialist level.
• Experience in developing training and presentations.
• Experience in providing professional and clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload with supervisor support.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.

Skills

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree

Valid and up-to-date HCPC Registration

Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)

Exceptional relationship-building skills

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Advanced knowledge in core SaLT practice

Experience in multi-disciplinary working

Education

Speech & Language Therapy degree

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career while working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in an education setting? Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups, and be part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training and development? Do you want flexibility and a creative role delivering specialist SaLT assessment and intervention to foster independence within an education setting? Do you want to contribute to developing an enhanced speech and language therapy offer through supporting the growth of apprentices, students and therapy assistants? Our group has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running. Working four days a week with full pay can be possible in this role with a better work/life balance at Outcomes First Group.

Job Title: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery PL30 5BT

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience). Note: basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)

Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on personal circumstances)

The role

We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Red Moor School. You will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working, guiding your practice within an education setting and clarifying roles and responsibilities while complying with governing and professional bodies. You will hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload with support from your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams maintain a person-centred, empowering approach with the pupils at the forefront. All settings uphold a strong safeguarding culture, and pupils are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We are seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes for the pupils we support.

Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery PL30 5BT – Red Moor School forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school supporting children and young people aged 5-18.

Essential Criteria

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
• Valid and up-to-date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCSLT
• At least 5+ years practicing experience at the specialist level with this client group in a similar setting
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
• Experience in multi-disciplinary working across a range of settings, with some responsibility for service and team performance
• Experience in communicating with and working with families/relatives and carers
• Experience in developing training and in-person presentations
• Experience in providing professional and clinical supervision
• Experience in taking part in research projects and conducting audits
• Exceptional relationship-building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Advanced knowledge and experience in core SaLT practice and understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Advanced knowledge of approaches relating to neurodivergence, cognitive differences/difficulties and trauma-informed practice

Why work for us?

We offer a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, plus a range of flexible benefits:

Benefits

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support services and physical health checks
• 80% of contractual hours for 100% of pay (4DWW). Note: probation applies
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options and Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase schemes
• Critical illness cover

Safeguarding: Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. We reserve the right to close vacancies early. We are committed to a fair recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Ref: 289977