Speech and Language Therapist

OFG Education; Chipping Norton; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health

Family Growth Support

Discount options

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Park School. You will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students, collaborating with education staff to support development and independence.

This permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week, with a salary up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus a £3,000 welcome bonus and a range of wellbeing and development benefits.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registered.
• Registered member of the RCSLT.
• Experience with individuals with complex communication profiles and diverse needs.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience in multidisciplinary team settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke SLT assessment and intervention to students.
• Hold a SLT caseload with support from a clinical supervisor.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required.
• Collaborate with education teams to support student development.

Skills

Good communication skills

Timemanagement

Organisational skills

Collaborative work

Willingness to training

ASD experience

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

Registered member of the RCSLT

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapist

Park School

• Chipping Norton
• Permanent

Salary: up to £53.200 FTE DOE

Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30am - 16:30pm

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 toparticipatein 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 specialistSaLTassessment 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 5th year running?

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Park School, Oxfordshire OX7 5QH

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE plus £3000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 16.30pm

Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.Your unique skills andexpertiseare 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 an environment 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.

The role:

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students 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, whiletaking into accountthe 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 asrequiredThis post would suit a resilient,creativeand enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams helpmaintaina person-centred, empowering approach always putting the students we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settingsmaintaina 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:Park School forms part of our Outcomes First Schools and is an independent specialist day school, supporting students aged 3 – 14

For further informationregardingthis vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Registered member of the RCSLT
• 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 ofSaLTpractice
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Good communicationskills (oral and written)
• Good timemanagement and organisational skills
• Competent in core areas ofSaLTpractice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of differentSaLTassessment 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
• ASD Experience
• Some understanding of the other differences, e.g. sensory and motor, whichmayimpacton 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, soyou’llget an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• 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 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

We reserve the right to close vacancies early, pleasesubmityour application at the earliest opportunity.

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.

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