Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service organization is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team in Preston. The role involves maximizing the potential of individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders, conducting assessments, and collaborating with the clinical team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and experience working in similar settings. Competitive salary of £42,000 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience working with individuals with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Responsibilities

• Maximise potential and improve quality of life for individuals.
• Independently assess communication needs in various environments.
• Provide functional targets and recommendations for communication success.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication assessment

Experience with Learning Disabilities

Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Role: Speech and Language TherapistHours: Full time 37.5 hours per weekLocation: Brook View School, Ward Green Lane, Ribchester PR3 3YBSalary £42,000 per annumAre you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who is looking to join our multidisciplinary team?

Main duties of the job

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will work with a range of individuals to maximise their potential and to enable them to enjoy the best possible quality of life. As an SLT, you will be independently working with individuals to assess communication needs in a range of environments, implement approaches to support communication based on the outcome of individuals assessments and provide functional targets and recommendations to aid day-to-day communicative success. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support the implementation of the therapeutic approach across the environment.

About us

This is a unique post where you will deliver an SLT service and provide support to individuals with a range of Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), often accompanied by complex needs and challenging behaviours.This an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team to support the change and reinvigoration of Brook View School. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to work along site the onsite clinical team and be part of the new leadership team, which has a clear vision for growth and positive change.

Job responsibilities

Role: Speech and Language Therapist

Hours:Full time 37.5 hours per week

Location: Brook View School, Ward Green Lane, Ribchester PR3 3YB

Salary £42,000 per annum

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who is looking to join our multidisciplinary team?

This is a unique post where you will deliver an SLT service and provide support to individuals with a range of Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), often accompanied by complex needs and challenging behaviours.

This an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team to support the change and reinvigoration of Brook View School. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Speech and Language Therapist to work along site the onsite clinical team and be part of the new leadership team, which has a clear vision for growth and positive change.

Along with a competitive salary. You will receive full support from our onsite multidisciplinary team and join in routine service meetings with companywide Speech and Language Therapists.

Job Role

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will work with a range of individuals to maximise their potential and to enable them to enjoy the best possible quality of life. As an SLT, you will be independently working with individuals to assess communication needs in a range of environments, implement approaches to support communication based on the outcome of individuals assessments and provide functional targets and recommendations to aid day-to-day communicative success. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support the implementation of the therapeutic approach across the environment.

You will respond to referrals and be responsible for ensuring an inclusive communication environment is maintained, audits are completed and the RCSLT 5 good communication standards are utilised. A key aspect of your role will be to work effectively as part of the companywide SLT team and contribute to service development.

About You

The successful candidate for this role will have a degree or a postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will have experience working with individuals that have Learning Disabilities and/or AS/ Autism Spectrum Disorders and preferably have worked with AAC approaches.

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, resilient and forward thinking Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. You will be someone with a genuine desire to help others.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people within our care. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.