Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Twickenham is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team. Responsibilities include delivering tailored therapy to pupils with developmental trauma and neurodivergence, maintaining a supportive caseload, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and experience in similar settings, along with strong communication skills. This role offers a permanent contract with various benefits including training allowance and health support services.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

4-Day Work Week option

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a similar setting as a fully registered member of the RCSLT.
• Some experience of communicating with families/relatives and carers.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload with support.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.

Skills

Good communication skills (oral and written)

Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills

Time management and organisational skills

Experience with diverse communication profiles

Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Upton Grange School. 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 required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person‑centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Qualifications and Experience

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• 1‑2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
• Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Some knowledge 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
• An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent in core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team
• Willingness to attend training and working towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting
• Full valid driving licence and access to own vehicle

Desirable Qualifications

• Some understanding of the other differences, eg sensory and motor, which may impact on an individual's communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
• Some evidence of understanding the relationship between arousal levels and communication
• ASD experience

Contract

Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around Full time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

Benefits

• £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. 4 DWW 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 Scheme
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

Safeguarding

All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Location

Twickenham, Middlesex