Job summary
We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and motivated Band 7 Therapist to join an innovative, supportive and welcoming team in an exciting and collaborative post.
This position is in West Lea school. West lea school provides 'Learning for Life' for pupils aged 4 - 19 with special educational needs. The school's aim is to equip each pupil with a 'suitcase' of skills to help them progress onto further education and into the world of work.
One of the school's central aims is to:
'Develop 'communication' - In order to meet the desired outcomes for our children, we acknowledge the importance of developing communication skills for each child, and fostering the ability in our staff to have the knowledge and skills to be able to 'listen' and understand. We will work to ensure that each child has a 'voice' and the ability to communicate, which will open the doors to further opportunities, such as socialising, being active and more independent, which will in turn promote the child's feeling of security and self-esteem.'
You will join a team of 3 whole time equivalent Therapists working across the three sites of the school and will take the lead on the learning for life campus. The team work closely together to support the staff , pupils and parents develop functional communication skills across all areas of school and home life.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the development and provision of an effective highly specialist speech and language therapy service for children at West Lea School. Children who attend West Lea may also have eating and drinking difficulties.
The post holder will have excellent team working skills and be adaptable and flexible. The post holder will provide regular joint training to education staff or other members of the speech and language team.
He/she will be expected to work collaboratively with: children/young people (CYP) to ensure that they are actively involved in setting goals and planning their care, parents/carers and with colleagues in Health, Education and Social Services in planning and delivery of services.
About us
We can offer you:
- Access to Clinical lead expert Therapists in the areas of: Developmental Language Disorder, Autism, SEMH, and Complex needs who can offer individualised support and training to support your further development
- A commitment to your continued professional development. Within the last year the team has had the following training: SCERTS, Approaches to AAC, Attention Autism Levels 1-4, classroom strategies in DLD with on-going opportunities to receive accredited training in Talking Mats
- A dynamic, innovative supportive and friendly team with staff turnover figures half the national average figure
- Staff reporting high levels of job satisfaction
- A strong ethos of collaborative working and user consultation
- A commitment to hearing the 'voice of the child' and using this information to inform target setting.
- A buddy system where you will be paired with a member of the team for informal guidance and support in addition to a supervision package adjusted to your needs.
The trust also offers a generous relocation package details on request.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognized Speech and Language therapy degree.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council for Licence to Practice.
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Accredited Elklan Trainer or willing to be trained.
Desirable
- Attendance at post graduate training courses appropriate to area applied for.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Well-developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom.
- Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Have a high level of self motivation and enthusiasm and an ability to be organised and manage own time efficiently
- Be able to cope with and appropriately manage the emotional consequences of working with clients with complex conditions, or in challenging situations at times.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Able to make own effective travel arrangements.
Desirable
Person Specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Recognized Speech and Language therapy degree.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council for Licence to Practice.
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
- Accredited Elklan Trainer or willing to be trained.
Desirable
- Attendance at post graduate training courses appropriate to area applied for.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Well-developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom.
- Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Have a high level of self motivation and enthusiasm and an ability to be organised and manage own time efficiently
- Be able to cope with and appropriately manage the emotional consequences of working with clients with complex conditions, or in challenging situations at times.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work as part of a team.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Able to make own effective travel arrangements.
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust
Address
West Lea School, Learning for life Campus
St Mary's, Lawrence Road
Edmonton, London
N18 2HP
Employer's website
http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
