Speech & Language Therapist - 6 Month Contract - Harrow, United Kingdom - HRS Healthcare Ltd

HRS Healthcare Ltd

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Harrow, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Advert Description

Speech and Language Therapist
Salary - From £33,976 - £36,644 p/a
Full-time, fixed-term (ending January 2025)

Base:
Harrow, Middlesex, HA1

This post is based at Harrow, delivering SLT input to two units that provide rehabilitation to men with mental illness and a secondary diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder.

Individuals are supported through a specialist pathway from the xxx Centre (rehabilitation) onto the xxxx Wing (open rehabilitation) enabling a continued focus on recovery through meaningful activity and engagement in local community initiatives.

Our aim is to support service users to live as independently as possible.

This post would suit a newly qualified SLT looking for their first post or a recently qualified SLT wishing to build on post-graduate experiences to pursue a role working in the fields of Autism and Mental Health.

This is a fixed-term contract covering a maternity leave - there may be the possibility of extension.

Five reasons you should apply

A fixed caseload enabling the delivery of genuinely personcentred care and that supports intensive SLTfocused interventions
There is a strong focus on an Inclusive Communication Approach and you will be wellresourced to continue develop an appealing and interactive Inclusive Communication Environment
Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills
An NQP development programme that supports the development of clinical, professional and personal skills and providing wideranging experiences and evidence towards the completion of NQP competencies
Clinical supervision from a highly experienced SLT with expertise in this field

Job Role

As a Speech and Language Therapist, you will have a unique opportunity to deliver an evidence-based SLT service to meet the needs of the complex client group within an in-patient service.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will use expert skills to assess, advise and intervene with the aim of promoting functional communication systems and optimal independence.

You will be able to train others, promote good practice and maintain a successful inclusive communication environment. You will be accountable to the Director of Speech and Language Therapy for Healthcare and the onsite service manager.

You will be work alongside another SLT who is based at site and receive clinical supervision from a highly specialist SLT.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist with:

Placement experience or strong interest in the field of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Mental Health Conditions
Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support with an emphasis on personcentred planning
Knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant inpatient care
Evidence of being a strong team player with a genuine desire to help others
Enthusiasm, motivation and passion

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
£33,976.00-£36,644.00 per year

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