Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Epsom seeks a Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join their team. You will provide bespoke assessments and interventions for young people, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and have opportunities for professional development. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, be HCPC and RCSLT registered, and have experience with diverse communication challenges. The role offers a generous training allowance and a focus on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Discount options

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with complex communication profiles.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to formulate support plans based on needs profiles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech and language therapy assessments and interventions.
• Collaborate with education teams and multidisciplinary staff.
• Hold a speech and language therapy caseload and support training.

Skills

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Analytical and judgmental skills

Time management and organisational skills

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT registration

Job description

Job Title: Newly Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Skylarks School – Surrey KT18 7LR

Salary: Up to £36,000 pro rata (dependent on experience)

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 your personal circumstances)

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils.This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

About the Group:

Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for.Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life’s important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools.

The role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified SaLT to work across OFG schools under the supervision of a school-based SaLT. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team working across Skylarks (Epsom), Woodside Park (Penge) and Baston House (Bromley). The successful candidate will have great career development opportunities and be supported by therapy assistants to support the roll and embedding of clinical approaches at a whole school level.

Working collaboratively with the education team, 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. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be given responsibility for holding a speech and language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation as requiredThis post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.


Location: Skylarks School – Surrey – Skylarks School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 8 – 16

Essential Criteria:

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
HCPC registered
Registered with the RCSLT
Relevant previous experience as student SaLT or in a previously held job or placement
Some experience of engaging and supporting individuals presenting with complex communication profiles associated with autism, cognitive differences / difficulties and other diagnoses.
Some awareness of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice.
Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings
Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills. ✓ Good communication skills (oral and written).
Good time management and organisational skills
Clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards and competent in core areas of SaLT
Some knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
Some understanding of how arousal levels can impact on communication skills.
Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group

Why work for us?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

£2,000 training allowance
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover