We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the Mainstream Schools Team on a Fixed Term contract for 12 months. Therapists work closely with school staff to support children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs in schools as well as contributing to training initiatives and project work.

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months.

Main duties of the job

• The assessment of CYP with a range of speech, language and communication needs including- DLD, ASD, speech sound difficulties, selective mutism.
• Working directly with children in groups and individually, as well as offering advice and strategies to school staff and parents.
• Liaising with parents and other professionals
• Providing training for your allocated schools

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will also provide a specialist service to children attending mainstream school with Speech/Language and communication needs (SLCN) working closely with parents/carers, and staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum.
• To assess the needs for, develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred to the SLT service to mainstream schools.
• To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties
• To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
• The post holder will also provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.
• The post holder will run appropriate in-service training independently for school and other staff.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech/Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HPC and RCSLT

Desirable

• RCSLT NQP competencies completed

Experience

Essential

• Working with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties - including ASD, DLD, selective mutism and speech sound disorders
• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, especially teachers in a school setting
• Training others

Desirable

• Working in multi-cultural community

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Normal Child Development including Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
• Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for pre-school & school-aged children with speech, language and communication impairments
• Holistic view of communication problems in the context of education and philosophy to back this
• Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Deal with conflict - good negotiation and problem-solving skills ? Ability to deal with and resolve conflict.

Desirable

• Knowledge of collaborative models of working in schools

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Chalkhill Primary Care Centre

113 Chalkhill Road

London

HA9 9FY

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