Speech and Language Therapist

OFG Education; Slough; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters (mental health)

Family Growth Support

Health, wellbeing & insurance benefits

Discount options

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist for our Hillingdon Grange site, mainly based at Upton Grange. You will deliver bespoke SLT assessments and interventions to students within a multidisciplinary education environment.

You will work under supervision, contribute to staff training, and participate in CPD to support personalised education plans. The role offers a generous salary, a Welcome Bonus, and a supportive network across OFG Education.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered and RCSLT registered
• Experience in engaging with individuals with diverse communication profiles
• Good knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working in different settings
• Willingness to attend training and pursue further qualifications relevant to the client group
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to students within an education setting
• Work collaboratively with the education team and the multidisciplinary clinical team
• Hold a Speech and Language therapy caseload with clinical supervision and lead clinician support
• Contribute to staff training and consultation as required
• Support training and CPD development for colleagues

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapist

Hillingdon Grange School

• Slough
• Permanent

Salary: Up to £53,200 DOE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08.30am - 16.30pm

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting?

Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that 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 6th year running?

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Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Hillingdon Granges - comprising of Yiewsley Grange, Colne Grange, Upton Grange, this role will be predominantly based at Upton Grange, there may be requirements for the role to support other sites within the Hillingdon Granges sites from time to time.

Salary: Up to £53,200DOE plus £5000 Welcome Bonus(Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday 08.30am – 16.30pm

Contract: Permanent (52 weeks or flexibility around term-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.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

The role:

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

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 Lead Clinician, 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: Hillingdon Granges forms part of out Outcomes First Schools and is an independent specialist day school, supporting students aged 3 – 14

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

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree 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
• 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
• Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle
• 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?

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

• 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

At OFG Education we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS

OFG Education 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, OFG Education 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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Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am-16.30pm

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am-16.30pm

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