School Speech and Language Therapist

Positive Futures; Bunwell; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Free lunch when working

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Car lease and Bike to work schemes

Fully funded training and quals

Job summary

Positive Futures is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a therapy team in a specialist school near Norwich. The role involves providing assessment and intervention for students aged 6 to 16 with communication needs, including dyslexia and autism spectrum considerations.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based SLT services, attend Annual Review meetings, and support families and professionals with intervention plans.

Qualifications

• Registered with RCSLT and HCPC.
• Professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people with complex needs in a specialist education setting.
• Collaborate with senior SLTs, Clinical Lead and SLT to manage workload efficiently.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary colleagues and maintain accurate records.
• Undertake autonomous assessment including specialist assessments and measure outcomes against EHCP/Annual Review.
• Prepare concise reports for Annual Review meetings and contribute to reviews.
• Lead teaching of other multi-disciplinary team members on speech and language therapy aspects.
• Use specialist software to produce easy-read resources for classrooms and therapy.

Skills

RCSLT registration

HCPC registration

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent

RCSLT and HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Quidenham, Norwich

Salary: £33,612 - £36,899 FTE - Actual salary will depend on hours and weeks worked per year dependant on qualifications and experience

Hours: We are open to discussion on number of hours and whether full year or reduced weeks

Contract: Permanent

We are looking for an enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join on a fixed term contract until November 2026 working as part of a therapy team in a specialist school supporting primary and secondary students aged 6 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning. The role: To provide a dynamic specialist Speech and Language Therapy service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking all aspects of Speech and Language Therapy clinical duties within the ethical framework provided by the rules of professional conduct. To provide a high standard of Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students, including advice, information and training to relevant parents, carers and professionals in line with proposed intervention plans. With small classes, typically 7 children and a minimum of 3 staff per class you can focus on the needs of each student. There is a full clinical team onsite to support at all times and you will have the support of an experienced and stable SLT.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work autonomously, managing a caseload of young people with complex needs within a special education setting.
• Work with more senior Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Lead and SLT to manage workload efficiently to provide a service which is run in an efficient manner so that young people's needs are met effectively.
• To liaise with the other Speech and Language Therapists operating within the schools to ensure appropriate caseload management and sharing of skills.
• To provide specialist assessment and treatment of children and young people, liaise effectively with multi-disciplinary colleagues and to maintain associated records in line with professional codes of conduct.
• To undertake autonomous assessment, including specialist assessment, of young people with a wide range of additional communication needs.
• To analyse and interpret assessments to recommend and deliver the best course of intervention for each child. Measuring outcomes of interventions against EHCP and Annual Review outcomes and record progress and outcomes using systems identified by schools (for example Earwig).
• To demonstrate sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence-based link.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of accurate written records in line with professional code of conduction.
• Produce timely and concise clinical recording maintaining confidentially and the safe storage of both written and digital data.
• Provide clear and concise written reports for inclusion within Annual Review Reports. Attend and contribute to Annual Review Meetings.
• Attend appropriate reviews and team meetings, promoting our culture of joint working with other disciplines and outside agencies.
• To take a lead role in teaching other members of the multi-disciplinary team on relevant aspects of speech and language therapy and communication.
• Use specialist software to produce easy read and accessible resources for use in classrooms and for therapy.
• Provide screening assessment for prospective new students; this may include visits to other schools/residential settings.
• Make referrals for specialist assessment or advice regarding dysphagia as necessary.
• Recognise own professional boundaries with the role and when to seek appropriate guidance.

Experience /Qualifications:

• To be a registered member of RCSLT and HCPC
• To hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent

Benefits:

• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave
• Free lunch when working
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme and Bike to work scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
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