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    Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist - Sutton, United Kingdom - Cognus Limited

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    Job summary

    We are seeking enthusiastic speech and languagetherapists to join our friendly and supportive team, where collaborativeworking in an important part of the role.

    We have vacancies in our localspecialist and base provisions, in addition to our mainstream settings.

    This isan exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team providing innovativetherapy interventions following evidence-based practise and an embedded modelof therapy in order to best support the pupils needs.

    We can offeran all-year full time contract or a term time plus 2-4 weeks pro rata contract.

    We welcome applications from those wishing to work full or part time.

    Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Education, Band 5 and Newly Qualified Band 5, Full Time Equivalent or the option of Term Time Only

    Location: London Borough of Sutton, Sherwood Park School.

    £31, - £41, (FTE) including High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) (Updated January 2024)

    Cognus Therapies provides a robust supervisionframework with all posts receiving Managerial and Clinical Supervision.Regular time is allocated for Professional Development.

    Applicants must have a current registration withHCPC to apply for this vacancy. Own transport an advantage but notessential.

    Main duties of the job

  • Work within a trans-disciplinary team ofspeech and language therapists, occupational therapists, wellbeingpractitioners and school staff.
  • Have the opportunity to work in at SherwoodPark School.
  • Work with children and young people aged 4 to19 years with complex needs.
  • Manage own caseload with support, to ensureintended outcomes are delivered within agreed service standards.
  • About us

    Cognus Therapies are a thriving multidisciplinary team of speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, teachers, practitioners and therapy assistants who support children and young people aged 4 25 years in mainstream schools, colleges, and specialist settings within the London Borough of Sutton and surrounding boroughs. We work with children and young people with a variety of special educational needs, Autism, Hearing Impairment, Down Syndrome, Developmental Language Disorder, PMLD, MLD and many more and encourage all our therapists to gain experience and expertise across a range of specialisms.

    We are commissioned by London Borough of Sutton, to provide education services to mainstream schools and specialist education providers in Sutton. We deliver a wide range of services from Admissions and Music, to SEND and Therapies to pursue excellence in education settings and improve the lives of children, young people, and families.

    We offer an excellent package including:

  • RSLT and HCPC registrations paid
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • 28 days annual leave pro rata (plus Bank Holidays)
  • Regular support and supervision.
  • Excellent CPD opportunities (including internal and external training)
  • Hybrid and Flexible working
  • Staff benefits package, currently including Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox and Sovereign Healthcare Cashback plans
  • Staff Council, Staff EDI group and Mental Health First Aiders to support wellbeing and inclusion
  • Access to clinical leads & resources
  • Job description

    Job responsibilities

    To personally undertake a caseload toinclude:

    Visitingchildren and young people at Sherwood Park School.

    Completingassessments with children and young people.

    Deliveringtherapy programmes to individuals, small groups or whole classes.

    Offeringadvice and support to parents / carers and teaching staff.

    Maintainingall records to a high standard.

    Specific Duties:

    Provideadvice and support to school staff.

    Usescreening and assessment tools (formal and informal assessments).

    Completecase histories to gather relevant information.

    Writereports based on assessment information.

    Makeonward referrals, with support.

    Liaisewith all professionals involved.

    Liaisewith parents / carers and school staff to work collaboratively.

    Contributeto professional advice regarding statutory assessments (Education, Health andCare Needs Assessments).

    Contributeto professional advice for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) annualreviews.

    Completeduties for both London Borough of Sutton and out of borough (when requested).

    Monitorand record the child or young persons progress towards their outcomes andtargets.

    Attendteam meetings.

    Attendclinical supervision.

    Attendmanagerial supervision.

    Training and Development Responsibility:

    PromoteEvidence Based Practise and embed this into professional activities, ,delivery of therapy.

    Embedlegislative change and key developments with support from the team.

    Participatein clinical audits, service development activities and research as and whenrequired.

    Engagein CPD activities.

    Complywith the Cognus Limited mandatory training requirements.

    Plan,deliver and evaluate training sessions for educational provisions, with support.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent.
  • Relevant qualification, including registration with HCPC.
  • Knowledge and skills

    Essential

  • Knowledge of relevant assessment tools and therapy interventions
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent ICT skills, using spreadsheets and recording notes electronically
  • Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with other professionals
  • Adherence to RCSLT and HCPC policies and procedures
  • Committed to safeguarding and protection of children
  • Honours and upholds the Companys Equal Opportunity Policy, Dignity at Work Policy, Safeguarding and Protection of Children, Health and Safety and Data Protection Policy at all times
  • Desirable

  • Ability to prioritise and deliver results to a high standard
  • Experience

    Desirable

  • Experience of working in educational settings Experience as a paediatric speech and language therapist


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