Specialist Speech & Language Therapist: Complex Needs

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

sjb medical is recruiting a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to support learners with complex communication needs in a multidisciplinary team. Full-time role (44 hours/week, Mon-Fri) across 39 weeks, based in Cheltenham.

You will assess, plan and deliver specialist therapy, supervise staff, and contribute to reviews and multidisciplinary planning. Requires HCPC registration, RCSLT-recognised degree, and 2+ years' experience; familiarity with AAC/Makaton, dysphagia, and

Qualifications

• Degree recognised by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and HCPC registered.
• Minimum two years' clinical experience in a relevant field.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience 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 embed communication support throughout learners' daily life.

Skills

Clinical SLT experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Training and supervision

Evidence-based practice

AAC knowledge

Education

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

HCPC registration

Job description

sjb medical is recruiting a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to support learners with complex communication needs in a multidisciplinary team. Full-time role (44 hours/week, Mon-Fri) across 39 weeks, based in Cheltenham.

You will assess, plan and deliver specialist therapy, supervise staff, and contribute to reviews and multidisciplinary planning. Requires HCPC registration, RCSLT-recognised degree, and 2+ years' experience; familiarity with AAC/Makaton, dysphagia, and