Job summary
NASH COLLEGE
Croydon
Road, Hayes, Bromley, Kent, BR2 7AG
Exceptional People Deserve
Exceptional Staff
Are you an
experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for a term time role We have
an exciting opportunity to join the college at the start of the new academic
year as part of our multi-disciplinary therapy team.
We are looking for a highly
motivated, dynamic and adaptable person. Specialist skills in communication and
AAC are essential, as well as experience working with young people with learning
disabilities and complex needs.
You will need to be
confident managing your own clinical caseload, be able to lead and direct a SALT
assistant and work collaboratively with staff across the college.
This is an interesting
and varied role working with students aged 16-25 who have a range of speech,
language and communication needs.
You will work
autonomously, but will benefit from being part of a wider multi-disciplinary
therapy team, as well as cross-site collaboration with therapy teams in other
Livability Education settings.
The successful candidate will
be HCPC registered and responsible for maintaining their registration.
Nash College,
part of the charity Livability, is a thriving setting providing specialist
education for students, aged 16 to 25, with a range of complex learning needs
and physical disabilities.
For
a full job description and to apply online, visit: Web link or email gmawete@nash.livability.org.uk for more details
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities
To provide
assessment and write accompanying reports to establish a baseline and
exceptional funding information, with relation to SaLT for students with
identified communication needs within their EHCPs.
To provide
subsequent progress reports.
To determine aims and objectives for the
development of communication skills in line with students EHCPs in
co-operation with education and therapy colleagues.
To co-develop and deliver specialist programmes
to enable students to access the curriculum and achieve their individual
learning goals.
To select vocabulary and manage the maintenance
of low and high-tech communication aids used by individual students and to
support and develop students functional use of communication systems within
the college environment.
To plan, lead and supervise communication
sessions for groups of students.
To clinically supervise the Speech and Language
Therapy Assistant.
To co-supervise the work of assistant/s.
To ensure all clinical decisions are made under
HCPC regulations.
To attend identified meetings and liaise closely
with all colleagues within the Multidisciplinary Team of the college.
To review the aims and methods of the speech and
language therapy clinical management of student caseload in terms of the Nash
College therapy UTS model.
To act in an advisory capacity on communication
and associated skills to be imbedded in the college curriculum and educational
provision.
About us
Nash College,
part of the charity Livability, is a thriving setting providing specialist
education for students, aged 16 to 25, with a range of complex learning needs
and physical disabilities.
Working at Nash
offers career and professional development opportunities, as well as a flexible
work-life balance.
Livability positively welcomes applications
from all sections of the community in which we work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title
Speech and Language Therapist
Directorate
Therapy
Reports to
Deputy Principal of College
Supervises
SALT assistant
Job Overview
Based at Nash College, the Speech and
Language Therapist will provide a high quality speech and language
therapy service to young adults with a learning disability and with wide
ranging and complex needs. To be an effective member of the Speech and Language
Therapy and Multidisciplinary Team in this specialist field.
Main duties and responsibilities
To provide
assessment and write accompanying reports to establish a baseline and
exceptional funding information, with relation to SaLT for students with
identified communication needs within their EHCPs.
To provide
subsequent progress reports.
To determine aims and objectives for the
development of communication skills in line with students EHCPs in
co-operation with education and therapy colleagues.
To co-develop and deliver specialist programmes
to enable students to access the curriculum and achieve their individual
learning goals.
To select vocabulary and manage the maintenance
of low and high-tech communication aids used by individual students and to
support and develop students functional use of communication systems within
the college environment.
To plan, lead and supervise communication
sessions for groups of students.
To clinically supervise the Speech and Language
Therapy Assistant.
To co-supervise the work of assistant/s.
To ensure all clinical decisions are made under
HCPC regulations.
To attend identified meetings and liaise closely
with all colleagues within the Multidisciplinary Team of the college.
To review the aims and methods of the speech and
language therapy clinical management of student caseload in terms of the Nash
College therapy UTS model.
To act in an advisory capacity on communication
and associated skills to be imbedded in the college curriculum and educational
provision.
To keep up-to-date written student records and
personal clinical observations.
To plan and prioritise own client workload.
To order equipment, as appropriate.
To contribute to departmental research and
development activities.
To propose policy and procedural changes for own
specialist area. To fully contribute to the colleges quality assurance
processes and procedures.
To participate in the delivery of in-house
training courses.
To become aware of new developments in the field
and to participate in the exchange of ideas.
To ensure own continuous professional
development.
To ensure and provide your own access to
clinical supervision.
To be accountable for own professional actions:
not directly supervised, work within codes of practice, professional guidelines
and policies.
To perform such additional duties commensurate
with the post of Speech and Language Therapist as required by the Principal or
Deputy Principal.
Expectations
To work within the framework of the
mission statement, aims, policies and procedures of Livability and of Nash
College and to support the Christian objectives of the organisation.
To be committed to the development of
opportunities for inclusion by all students attending the College.
To accept a personal commitment to the
corporate responsibility for the education, care and development of all
students attending the College.
To promote and develop a team approach
across all professional disciplines to the work of the College, and to promote
equality of opportunity and cultural diversity.
To be a role model for staff and
students in all aspects of personal and professional conduct by exemplifying
the Code of Conduct of Livability.
Confidentiality
Any
information relating to people attending the college acquired in the course of
duty must be treated in strictest confidence and must be discussed only within
the confines of the work setting with the appropriate members of staff.
Any
information relating to staff acquired in the course of duty must be treated in
the strictest confidence and must be discussed only with other senior staff
members or with the line manager.
Note:
This
job description is not exhaustive and amendments and additions may be required
in line with future changes in policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job title
Speech and Language Therapist
Directorate
Therapy
Reports to
Deputy Principal of College
Supervises
SALT assistant
Job Overview
Based at Nash College, the Speech and
Language Therapist will provide a high quality speech and language
therapy service to young adults with a learning disability and with wide
ranging and complex needs. To be an effective member of the Speech and Language
Therapy and Multidisciplinary Team in this specialist field.
Main duties and responsibilities
To provide
assessment and write accompanying reports to establish a baseline and
exceptional funding information, with relation to SaLT for students with
identified communication needs within their EHCPs.
To provide
subsequent progress reports.
To determine aims and objectives for the
development of communication skills in line with students EHCPs in
co-operation with education and therapy colleagues.
To co-develop and deliver specialist programmes
to enable students to access the curriculum and achieve their individual
learning goals.
To select vocabulary and manage the maintenance
of low and high-tech communication aids used by individual students and to
support and develop students functional use of communication systems within
the college environment.
To plan, lead and supervise communication
sessions for groups of students.
To clinically supervise the Speech and Language
Therapy Assistant.
To co-supervise the work of assistant/s.
To ensure all clinical decisions are made under
HCPC regulations.
To attend identified meetings and liaise closely
with all colleagues within the Multidisciplinary Team of the college.
To review the aims and methods of the speech and
language therapy clinical management of student caseload in terms of the Nash
College therapy UTS model.
To act in an advisory capacity on communication
and associated skills to be imbedded in the college curriculum and educational
provision.
To keep up-to-date written student records and
personal clinical observations.
To plan and prioritise own client workload.
To order equipment, as appropriate.
To contribute to departmental research and
development activities.
To propose policy and procedural changes for own
specialist area. To fully contribute to the colleges quality assurance
processes and procedures.
To participate in the delivery of in-house
training courses.
To become aware of new developments in the field
and to participate in the exchange of ideas.
To ensure own continuous professional
development.
To ensure and provide your own access to
clinical supervision.
To be accountable for own professional actions:
not directly supervised, work within codes of practice, professional guidelines
and policies.
To perform such additional duties commensurate
with the post of Speech and Language Therapist as required by the Principal or
Deputy Principal.
Expectations
To work within the framework of the
mission statement, aims, policies and procedures of Livability and of Nash
College and to support the Christian objectives of the organisation.
To be committed to the development of
opportunities for inclusion by all students attending the College.
To accept a personal commitment to the
corporate responsibility for the education, care and development of all
students attending the College.
To promote and develop a team approach
across all professional disciplines to the work of the College, and to promote
equality of opportunity and cultural diversity.
To be a role model for staff and
students in all aspects of personal and professional conduct by exemplifying
the Code of Conduct of Livability.
Confidentiality
Any
information relating to people attending the college acquired in the course of
duty must be treated in strictest confidence and must be discussed only within
the confines of the work setting with the appropriate members of staff.
Any
information relating to staff acquired in the course of duty must be treated in
the strictest confidence and must be discussed only with other senior staff
members or with the line manager.
Note:
This
job description is not exhaustive and amendments and additions may be required
in line with future changes in policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
- State Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council.
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience within a specialist area.
- Experience in advising colleagues on the management of individual needs.
- Specialist experience in working with clients who use AAC.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the principles, ethos and Christian values of Livability and of Nash College.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Willingness to learn new tasks and undertake further training.
- Good organisation skills.
- Ability to relate effectively with a wide range of students, staff, carers and families.
- Ability to apply specialist knowledge with clients with complex needs.
- Commitment to inclusion.
- Commitment to share responsibility for the education and care of students.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Effective team member.
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Full driving licence and a willingness to drive the College minibuses and/or cars.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent.
- State Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council.
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience within a specialist area.
- Experience in advising colleagues on the management of individual needs.
- Specialist experience in working with clients who use AAC.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the principles, ethos and Christian values of Livability and of Nash College.
- Proficient IT skills.
- Willingness to learn new tasks and undertake further training.
- Good organisation skills.
- Ability to relate effectively with a wide range of students, staff, carers and families.
- Ability to apply specialist knowledge with clients with complex needs.
- Commitment to inclusion.
- Commitment to share responsibility for the education and care of students.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Effective team member.
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Full driving licence and a willingness to drive the College minibuses and/or cars.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
