Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Knowsley is seeking a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join their Speech and Language Therapy Team. The role involves assessing and treating children with speech and language needs across multiple settings, including schools and community clinics. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills and experience in delivering training. This opportunity offers support from a mentor team and the chance to make a significant impact in the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in educational or community settings.
• Ability to assess and treat a wide range of speech and language needs.
• Skills in delivering training and coaching to parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat children's speech, language, and communication needs.
• Supervise Speech and Language Therapy Assistants.
• Provide training and coaching sessions in various settings.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Evidence-based practice

Supervision skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Speech and Language Therapy Team in Knowsley, where we are centrally based at Manor Farm Primary Care Resource Centre. We are looking for a creative, innovative Speech and Language Therapist with excellent interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm to communicate the importance of speech, language and communication within our local communities. The successful candidate will work with a school-age caseload across a combination of locations; mainstream schools, nursery settings and community clinics They will assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of speech, language and communication needs in children. Evidence-based practice to support parents and the wider childrens workforce to develop childrens speech, language and communication skills in an inclusive environment is essential to this role. This will include providing formal training and informal coaching sessions at clinic, the childs home or educational setting. An awareness of a person-centred approach to assessment, intervention and support is assumed. An active role in the development and delivery of training is also required. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, carrying out advisory visits and specialist visits as necessary. You can expect to be supported and mentored by the Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and the Team Manager.