Job summary
Applications are welcomed from B5 and B6 Speech and Language Therapists who are interested in joining our mainstream schools team in Central Bedfordshire.
As a result of new investment, we are delighted to be implementing 'Link Speech and Language Therapists' to work collaboratively with schools around identification and support for all children with SLCN. The whole school approach will involve attending termly planning meetings with SENDCo's, assessment, intervention and training for staff.
You will be joining a team of other therapists in similar roles and will be supported by the school lead Speech and Language Therapist. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your core clinical skills and support will be offered for newly qualified therapists and this.
Please get in touch if you would to have a chat or come and shadow one of the team to find out more about the role
Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised
Main duties of the job
We need:
A motivated and enthusiastic therapist who is willing to work flexibly
Someone looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills
You will:
Manage a caseload providing targeted, evidence-based assessment and therapy for children with a range of SLCN
Work as a link therapist for a number of mainstream schools in Central Bedfordshire
Attend termly planning meetings with the schools to jointly plan priorities, schedule therapy sessions and identify training needs for school staff
Work with the school lead SLT, wider team and therapy support practitioners in delivering high quality care
Maintain good communication with the schools and parents of the children referred to the service
As a Service we provide:
A comprehensive support programme for newly qualified therapists
Formal and informal training, including shadowing opportunities
Regular robust clinical supervision and a mentoring system
Continued Professional Development opportunities including in house training and external courses
Reflective clinical forums and buddying systems
Regular whole service and locality team meetings
If this sounds like your type of role, we'd love to hear from you!
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis.
To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards
As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short term goals working towards discharge
To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards
To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in childrens care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive
To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate
To make onward referral as appropriate
To deliver training to enhance the skills of the wider workforce around Speech, Language and Communication
To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision
To take part in the supervision of students with support
To take part in supervision of the work of SLT Assistants and volunteers when required
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis.
To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards
As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short term goals working towards discharge
To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards
To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in childrens care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive
To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate
To make onward referral as appropriate
To deliver training to enhance the skills of the wider workforce around Speech, Language and Communication
To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision
To take part in the supervision of students with support
To take part in supervision of the work of SLT Assistants and volunteers when required
Person Specification
Qulaifications and training
Essential
- Recognised S< Degree or equivalent Health Professions Council Licence to Practice Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. language and / or speech disorders
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a established knowledge of a range of clinical disorders, assessments and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working as a therapist in schools
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
- Experience of working both individually and in groups
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of educational and clinical issues/developments relating to school age children
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate speech and language assessments
- Demonstrates a positive approach to problem solving
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues and processes
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
Person Specification
Qulaifications and training
Essential
- Recognised S< Degree or equivalent Health Professions Council Licence to Practice Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable
- Attendance at relevant courses, e.g. language and / or speech disorders
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates a established knowledge of a range of clinical disorders, assessments and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working as a therapist in schools
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
- Experience of working both individually and in groups
Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of educational and clinical issues/developments relating to school age children
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically.
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate speech and language assessments
- Demonstrates a positive approach to problem solving
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding issues and processes
- Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
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).
