Principal Speech and Language Therapist - Morden, United Kingdom - London Borough Of Merton

London Borough Of Merton
London Borough Of Merton
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Morden, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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To work within the Speech and Language Therapy Team to manage the delivery of a highly specialist assessment and diagnostic service To manage the development, implementation and evaluation of specialist programs of care, advice, support and training to develop their skills and to meet the needs of children and young people To line manage a service that encompasses delivery across primary, secondary and special maintained schools, Virtual School Service and Youth Justice Team, in line management with the Deputy Principal Speech and Language Therapist.

To manage the teams development of the skills and understanding of educational staff and other support staff:

in the development of functional communication supporting the successful transition within and between settings promoting the importance of self-esteem, independence skills, choice and decision-making in successful communication.

To attend strategic meetings as commissioned by local authorities under the guidance of the Local Authority Leadership Team.

To work independently, as part of a team, and across teams, in partnership with parents, education, social care, voluntary and other health professionals to manage the provision of integrated care for clients, their families, carers and educators.

To raise awareness of Speech Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) through universal training and services.
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