Speech and Language Therapist - Shiremoor, United Kingdom - Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Shiremoor, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The successful candidates will work alongside other Therapists to deliver a service to a varied caseload of children/young people; from those who are non-verbal and use a wide range of communication strategies such as objects, signing, AAC to those who use verbal communication skills and have challenges when participating in play and learning activities.

The post holders will be involved in the assessment and management of speech, language, communication difficulties and communication environments as well as supporting the childrens/young peoples parents/carers and/or educational staff to understand and support the childs communication needs.

The successful candidates will have access to in-house and where appropriate external training in Makaton signing, Talking Mats, PECS, AAC, social communication interventions etc.