Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Large staffroom with resourced kitchen

Employer contribution pension scheme,

Access to employee benefits

24 hour confidential Employee Help

Annual Flu Vaccination

Job summary

Booker Park School in Aylesbury is recruiting an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the on-site team. You will manage a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs and work within the Speech and Language Therapy Department, supported by specialist software and equipment.

Applicants must be registered with RCSLT and HCPC, with a commitment to supporting autistic learners and those with high support needs.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with RCSLT and HCPC.
• Caseload management for pupils with complex communication needs.
• Interest in supporting autistic individuals with learning disabilities and high support needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of pupils with complex communication needs.
• Support autistic individuals with learning disabilities and high support needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and other therapists to deliver SLT interventions.

Skills

Empathy

Autism support

Pupils with complex needs

Education

RCSLT registration

HCPC registration

Tools

AAC software

Job description

The Speech and Language Therapy Department is well resourced with it's own budgets for training/CPD, and for equipment and resources. The department is equipped with a comprehensive range of assessments, specialist communication and clinical software, and therapy resources and equipment (including a bank of tech-based AAC for clinical trials). The use of electronic and paper-based AAC is established within the school. Therapists are provided with their own laptops and are well-supported by the the on-site IT service.
All applicants must be registered members of both RCSLT and HCPC. The successful candidate will be independently responsible for a caseload of pupils with complex communication needs. We would particularly welcome candidates with an interest in supporting autistic individuals with learning disabilities and high support needs; and/or Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Qualification and experience in dysphagia, or a willingness to undertake training in this area, would be desirable but is not required. Relevant training and supervision is in place to support the development of dysphagia skills. Therapists applying for a Band 6 or Band 7 role must have evidence of specialist knowledge, skills, and experience in relevant clinical areas. Candidates need a commitment to building effective and meaningful communication with pupils and colleagues; a high level of empathy, and a passion for providing speech and language therapy for children and young people with complex needs.
At Booker Park School we look for all our young people to be successful learners enabling them to achieve in a caring and supportive environment. The school is a member of the Vale Federation of Special Schools, together with the secondary school Stocklake Park.

• Free onsite parking
• Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages
• Employer contribution pension scheme, with Life Cover
• Access to employee benefits including discounts on travel and purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants
• 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Flu Vaccination