Speech and Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£2000 CPD Training Allowance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discount options

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team across Scotland. You will deliver bespoke SLT assessment and intervention to students in our education sites, collaborating with SEND teams and education staff to promote independence and meaningful learning.

The role offers a supportive multi-disciplinary environment, opportunities for CPD funding, and a focus on professional development and clinical supervision within a growing network.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registered and registered with RCSLT.
• Experience in engaging with individuals with diverse communication profiles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students.
• Work within OFG Ways of Working in education settings.
• Hold a SLT caseload with clinical supervision and contribute to staff training.

Skills

Speech therapy

Multidisciplinary working

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Knowledge of SaLT assessment tools

Knowledge of legislation for clinical

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

Registered member of the RCSLT

Job description

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in yourspeech and languagetherapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary teamin a rewardingeducationsetting?

Do you want to have opportunities toparticipate inresearchprojects, special interest groups andform part of a wider speech and languagetherapy networkthat 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 5th year running?

At OFG we believe in creating a better work life balance

Job Title

Speech and Language Therapist

Location

Closeburn House – Dumfriesshire DG3 5HP / Maben House - Dumfriesshire DG11 1RW (covering both sites)

Salary

Up to £53,200 pro rata (dependent on experience)

Hours

22 hours per week, 08.30am - 4.30pm (3 days a week)

Contract

Permanent 52 weeks

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 and expertise 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 an environment where our students can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

This is a post to cover OFG Options Holistic services in Scotland; this encompasses Maben School and residential home & Closeburn School and residential home.

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 Outcomes First Group

Every student is unique. Education should be personalised around them.

For more than 20 years, OFG Education has developed a deep understanding of how education designed around the individual can improve outcomes. We know that when students are understood – their strengths, interests, ambitions, starting points and needs – we can create personalised pathways that help them achieve and thrive.

Across our specialist schools, independent schools, online provision and support services, every student benefits from education shaped around who they are and what they can become. We combine educational and clinical expertise with research, evidence-informed practice, innovation and technology, underpinned by consistently high standards.

From deep specialist support to exceptional academic challenge, we are ambitious for every student, helping them achieve academically, discover their strengths and develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and attitudes they need for learning, work and life.

Every student. Every pathway. Every future.

To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: Our Services & Schools - Outcomes First Group

The Role

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Closeburn Houseschool.

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, 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 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: Closeburn House – Dumfriesshire DG3 5HP – Closeburn House School forms part of our Options Autism brand Holistic Childcare and Education - Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

Education - Options Autism

Essential Criteria

• 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 of SaLT practice
• Good relationship building, analytical and judgemental 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

Desirable

• 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
• Full driving license and access to a car
• (Highly Desirable)

Why work for us?

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

Benefits

• 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
• £2000 CPD Training Allowance

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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.