Speech and Language Therapist (Isleworth)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome Bonus

CPD Training Allowance

Pension scheme

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team across three college sites (Isleworth, Uxbridge, Hillingdon). You will deliver bespoke SLT assessments and interventions to students, manage a caseload, and work with education staff to support communication needs.

You will hold HCPC and RCSLT registration, have a driving licence with access to your own vehicle, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy required
• HCPC registration and RCSLT registration required
• Experience with neurodivergent students and SEMH needs preferred
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites

Responsibilities

• Deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions
• Manage a Speech and Language Therapy caseload with supervision support
• Collaborate with education staff to support student outcomes
• Contribute to staff training and professional development as required

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registered

RCSLT registered

Job description

Job Title:

Speech and Language Therapist

Location:

Syon Manor College - .TW7 5AJ

(This role will require travel across three different college sites located in Isleworth, Uxbridge, and Hillingdon)

Salary:

Up to £53,200 DOE

plus £5000 Welcome Bonus

(Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £2,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £2,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C‘s Apply

Hours:

37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday, 8:30am-16:30pm

Contract:

Permanent - 52 weeks

Essential:

Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Please note that Newly Qualified Candidates are encouraged to apply.

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 Syon Manor College. 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

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:

Syon Manor College - .TW7 5AJ -

Syon Manor College

forms part of Outcomes First Schools

and is an independent specialist day school, supporting students aged 16 – 25

Syon Manor College

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

Essential Criteria:

• 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 valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

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, OFG Education 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
• £5000 Welcome Bonus

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