Speech And Language Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

CPD Training Allowance (£2000)

Welcome Bonus (£3000)

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Oakfield House School clinical team. You will deliver bespoke SLT assessments and interventions, working with students who may have developmental trauma, neurodiversity or SEMH needs.

You will manage a caseload with clinical supervision and contribute to staff training. The role supports a multidisciplinary approach within an education setting, with CPD opportunities and a welcome bonus on joining.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registered, and registered with the RCSLT.
• Experience with individuals with complex communication profiles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

SLT practice

Communication

Teamwork

CPD

Education

Degree/Masters in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

RCSLT registration

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist (Not suitable for Newly Qualified Practitioners)
Location: Oakfield House School – Salwick, North West PR4 0YH
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 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
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.
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 Oakfield 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.

Location

Oakfield House School, Salwick – Oakfield House School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 4 – 12.

Essential Criteria

• Degree or Masters in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered, and registered with 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
• Full driving license and access to a car
• 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

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:

• 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
• £3000 Welcome Bonus

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

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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