Speech And Language Therapist

Outcomes First Group; New Galloway; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

CPD Training Allowance (£2,000)

Wellbeing support

Discount options (UK & abroad)

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the in-house clinical team at Closeburn House school in Scotland. You will deliver bespoke SLT assessment and intervention to students, following the OFG Ways of Working and working closely with education staff to support development and independence.

You will hold a caseload with supervision, contribute to staff training, and engage in safeguarding and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (Undergraduate or Postgraduate).
• HCPC registered and RCSLT member.
• Experience with individuals with complex communication needs and trauma-informed practice.
• Multidisciplinary working experience and ability to engage families/carers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke SLT assessment and intervention to students at Closeburn House school.
• Hold an SLT caseload with supervision and site lead support.
• Contribute to staff training and inter-disciplinary consultation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed practice

Education

SLT degree

HCPC registered

RCSLT member

Job description

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.

The role

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

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.

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 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 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 health 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

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. 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. 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.

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