Speech and Language Therapist - Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom - West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
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Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We have an exciting opportunity for a newly or recently qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our team of special school therapists.

This year-round role is based at Riverwalk School for pupils aged 3-19 with complex learning needs, as well as covering a small cohort of children not in school; and providing support during school holidays as appropriate.


We would welcome any applicants at the start of their career or those with applicable experience especially regarding assessment and intervention for children and young people's speech, language and communication needs, experience working with therapy partners and a passion for delivering 1:1 and/or group therapy.


STAFF CAR PARKING


Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 - 18:30.


For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital.

Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

Work with students with complex needs with a range of speech, language and communication needs including supporting use of AAC in classroom settings

Carry out assessments appropriate to a complex paediatric client group

Plan & deliver therapy interventions based on assessment findings and communication needs

Evaluate student progress to update EHCP targets and write Annual Review reports seeking support from senior colleagues as required.

Liaise with health professionals / school staff regarding communication targets to ensure a holistic approach

Liaise with families & carers to keep them updated and offer advice / support for communication skills and to ensure they are upskilled as therapy partners

Understand your role in terms of Safeguarding children and young people

Keep daily, accurate records of sessions undertaken using SystmOne as per professional and service standards.

Have strong emerging or established organisational skills to be able to plan sessions, re-organise where necessary and manage time effectively

Work closely in partnership with families, educational staff and the wider professional team to support effective outcomes for children and young people

Participate in your own development through supervision, self-reflection and IPR (appraisal) process

Contribute to wider service development projects

Be able to travel to other venues to access team meetings and training opportunities

BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community


We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk.

We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.


The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward).

It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.


Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.


We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.


With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work.

Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Please see job description for further details.

Core duties

To work independently without direct supervision and manage own caseload.


To be responsible for own administrative work including timetabling, report writing, keeping detailed notes and adhering to Data Protection and Confidentiality Policies.

To practice good time management skills to maintain a balance between clinical and non-clinical duties as per departmental guidance.

To attend departmental meetings and other meetings as appropriate.

To be involved in departmental projects e.g. clinical audit, clinical governance, as requested.

To keep viable statistics as required by West Suffolk Foundation Trust (WSFT).

To be knowledgeable and adhere to relevant policies and procedures of WSFT.

To participate in staff appraisal system, identifying development needs and drawing up Personal Development Plan with the relevant appraiser.

To be responsible for the carriage, care, maintenance and security of equipment being used and informing the relevant Manager
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