Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

sjb medical seeks a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to support learners with complex communication needs across Hereford and nearby areas. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering specialist therapy programmes and assessments.

You will manage your own caseload, supervise Therapy Assistants, and contribute to reviews and planning, promoting Total Communication approaches and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate specialist therapy programmes for learners with complex communication needs.
• Manage your own caseload and support learners to achieve meaningful communication outcomes.
• Complete complex assessments, including pre-college assessments and dysphagia assessments where appropriately qualified.
• Design and oversee programmes delivered by Therapy Assistants and other colleagues across the organisation.
• Provide supervision and support to Speech & Language Therapists and Speech & Language Therapy Assistants.
• Contribute to annual reviews, reports, capacity assessments and multidisciplinary planning processes.
• Deliver training, coaching and communication strategies to staff and key communication partners.
• Promote a Total Communication approach and help embed communication support throughout the learner's daily life.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate specialist therapy programmes for learners with complex communication needs.
• Manage your own caseload and support learners to achieve meaningful communication outcomes.
• Complete complex assessments, including pre-college assessments and dysphagia assessments where appropriately qualified.
• Design and oversee programmes delivered by Therapy Assistants and other colleagues across the organisation.

Skills

Caseload management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Training / supervision

Communication strategies

Education

Degree qualification recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Job description

Location: Hereford with the flex to cover Worcester and South Wales

Hours: Full Time 44 hours per week (Mon-Fri) across 39 weeks.

Transform Lives Through Communication

Are you a passionate Speech and Language Therapist looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people with complex communication needs?

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team, supporting learners with complex physical disabilities, learning disabilities and communication needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your specialist skills within a highly collaborative environment, working alongside therapy, education, residential and healthcare professionals to deliver life-changing outcomes for learners.

About the Role

As a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, you will:

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate specialist therapy programmes for learners with complex communication needs.
• Manage your own caseload and support learners to achieve meaningful communication outcomes.
• Complete complex assessments, including pre-college assessments and dysphagia assessments where appropriately qualified.
• Design and oversee programmes delivered by Therapy Assistants and other colleagues across the organisation.
• Provide supervision and support to Speech & Language Therapists and Speech & Language Therapy Assistants.
• Contribute to annual reviews, reports, capacity assessments and multidisciplinary planning processes.
• Deliver training, coaching and communication strategies to staff and key communication partners.
• Promote a Total Communication approach and help embed communication support throughout the learner's daily life.

About You

We're looking for a motivated professional who is committed to delivering outstanding, person-centred care and support.

• Degree qualification recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Current HCPC registration and licence to practise.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a relevant clinical field.
• Experience of managing a caseload and working within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches.

• Experience training, supporting or supervising others.
• Experience within specialist education or residential settings.
• Experience working with learners with PMLD, ASD, AAC or acquired brain injury.
• Dysphagia qualification and assessment experience.
• Knowledge of Makaton, Signalong, BSL, Intensive Interaction or AAC systems such as Grid 3, Boardmaker or Widgit.

Why sjb medical?

sjb medical's vision is simple yet unique: to bring search and selection, and medical expertise together to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We take pride and great care in providing our healthcare candidates with the best possible support throughout their recruitment journey. We understand that a diverse workforce is essential to our clients' success and promotion of equality, diversity and fairness in our recruitment process is paramount.