Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

OFG Education; Amesbury; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training allowance

Great Place to Work

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Robins Way School clinical team in Amesbury. The post combines bespoke SaLT assessments and interventions for students with diverse needs within an education setting, with supportive supervision and opportunities for CPD.

The role is part-time (22.5 hours per week), permanent, with salary up to £53,200 FTE DOE. Flexibility to participate in research projects and professional development is provided, within a friendly

Qualifications

• Speech & Language Therapy UG or PGDip.
• Valid and up-to-date HCPC Registration.
• Registered member of RCSLT.
• Minimum 5+ years practicing experience as a SaLT in a similar setting with diverse/complex needs.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teamwork and staff training/consultation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students.
• Work within OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working.
• Hold a SaLT caseload with clinical supervision and site lead support.
• Contribute to staff training and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Clinical supervision

Neurodivergence knowledge

Education

Speech & Language Therapy UG or PGDip

HCPC Registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

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Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Robins Way School

• Amesbury
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Hours: Part time: 22.5 hours per week - Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. 8:30am - 4:30pm

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewarding education setting?

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?

How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running?

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Job Title: Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Robins Way School

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE

Hours: Part time: 22.5 hours per week - Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contract: Permanent - 52 weeks

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Youruniqueskills andexpertise are critical to building better outcomes for our students.This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams.Creating anenvironment where our students can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

We understand the value of helping our employees develop in their careers. For clinicians to achieve their Continued Professional Development (CPD) goals we offer a £2000 training allowance, so that you can complete role specific training tailored to your individual requirements once your probation has been completed.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

The role:

We are looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Robins Way School.

Working collaboratively with theeducation team, you will deliver bespokeSpeech and LanguageTherapyassessment and interventionto studentswho may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs.You will work within the standardsprovidedin theOFGSpeech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, whiletaking into account the requirements of yourgoverning andprofessional bodies.You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support ofyour designated clinical supervisor and site lead, also contributing to staff training and consultation asrequiredThis post would suit a resilient,creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the students we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the students 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 students we support.

Location: Robins Way School - SP4 8JT - Robins Way School forms part of our Outcomes First Schools

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

• Speech & Language Therapy UG or PGDip
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCSLT
• A minimum of 5 + yrs practicing experience asaSaLT working in a similar setting with individuals presenting with diverse and complex communication profiles and other needs
• Developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
• Experienced in communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• Experienced in writing and delivering training
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent knowledge and experienced in the core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Good knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, learning disability and trauma informed practice
• Excellent understanding of the different SaLT assessment tools, evidence informed intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Good understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, which mayimpacton an individual’s communication strengths, differences, traits, difficulties and needs profile
• Good understanding of the relationship between arousal levels and communication
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group

Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. 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

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, OFG Education offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• 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 heath checks
• 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 Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

At OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

Wherever you work – whether in a city location or one of our more rural settings – you’ll be part of one dynamic family, aiming high and dreaming big, and helping the people we work with achieve their own personal goals

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