Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - London, United Kingdom - Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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. Ending 31st March 2025

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

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

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.