Senior Speech and Language Therapist

sjb medical; Hereford, Worcester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

sjb medical is seeking a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to support learners with complex communication needs in Hereford, with travel to Worcester and South Wales.

You will manage your own caseload, deliver targeted therapy, supervise colleagues, and work within a multidisciplinary team to promote Total Communication and meaningful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Caseload management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based assessment

Training & supervision

PMLD/ASD/AAC experience

Dysphagia qualification

Makaton/Sign systems knowledge

HCPC registered

RCSLT-recognised degree

Education

RCSLT-recognised degree

Tools

Grid 3

Boardmaker

Widgit

Makaton/Sign systems

Intensive Interaction

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.