Speech and Language Therapist

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Job summary

An independent specialist day school is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join their clinical team. The role involves providing tailored therapy to pupils with diverse needs, collaborating with education staff, and maintaining a person-centered approach. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, be HCPC registered, and have experience in multi-disciplinary settings. The position offers a competitive salary with a £2,000 training allowance and flexible benefits.

Benefits

£2,000 training allowance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with 1-2 years of experience in a similar setting.
• Knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary working.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention.
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload.
• Contribute to staff training and consultation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good time management

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Education

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Brookthorpe Hall School – Gloucestershire GL4 0UN

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

*Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+*

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, hours to overlap with core school hours (Part time hours may be considered)

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 and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils.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 pupils 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 at Brookthorpe Hall School

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils 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 requiredThis post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

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

Location: Brookthorpe Hall School – Gloucestershire – Brookthorpe Hall School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 7-16

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

Essential Criteria:

Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
HCPC registered 1-2 yrs experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting. 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 judgmental 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
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

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

£2,000 training allowance
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
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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