Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on maximizing the potential of individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders through evidence-based therapy and communication assessments. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, ensuring inclusive communication environments and contributing to service development. With excellent training opportunities and a supportive work culture, this position offers a fulfilling career path for those eager to make a difference in the lives of others. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to enhancing quality of life through effective communication.

Benefits

Full support from a multidisciplinary team

Clinical supervision

Developmental opportunities

Research opportunities & support

Internal/external training on new initiatives

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• Experience with Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SLT services to individuals with Learning Disabilities and ASD.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to implement therapeutic approaches.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Communication Needs Assessment

AAC Approaches

Team Collaboration

Evidence-based Therapy

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Postgraduate Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who is looking to join our multidisciplinary team? Term Time- 40 weeks/ or full time as the school is 38 weeks, there will be lots to do in the holidays + there could always be some support to Lufton. The role may include support at other Cambian schools in the South West.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist 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 a SLT, you will be independently working with individuals to assess communication needs in a range of environments, implementing evidence-based therapy based on the outcome of assessment 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

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 Autism Spectrum Disorders and preferably have worked with AAC approaches.

Job responsibilities

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 with one of our Specialist Schools.

Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, we also offer excellent training and development opportunities to include: full induction training, excellent clinical supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties. You will receive full support from our onsite multidisciplinary team and join in routine service meetings with companywide Speech and Language Therapists.

As a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, 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 Autism Spectrum Disorders and preferably have worked with AAC approaches.

In return we offer:

• Full support from a multidisciplinary team
• Clinical supervision
• Developmental opportunities
• Research opportunities & support
• Internal/external training on new initiatives
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for the length of service included) - Pro Rata

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

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.