Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - London, United Kingdom - Central London Community Health Trust

    Central London Community Health Trust
    Central London Community Health Trust London, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    Job summary

    We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join the Mainstream Schools Team on a Fixed Term contract for 12 months. Therapists work closely with school staff to support children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs in schools as well as contributing to training initiatives and project work.

    Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 Months. Ending 31st March 2025

    Main duties of the job

  • The assessment of CYP with a range of speech, language and communication needs including- DLD, ASD, speech sound difficulties, selective mutism.
  • Working directly with children in groups and individually, as well as offering advice and strategies to school staff and parents.
  • Liaising with parents and other professionals
  • Providing training for your allocated schools

    • About us

    Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours

    We can offer you:

  • A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
  • Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
  • Flexible working options
  • Annual travel card loan
  • Training, support and development in your career

    • To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

  • The post holder will also provide a specialist service to children attending mainstream school with Speech/Language and communication needs (SLCN) working closely with parents/carers, and staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum.
  • To assess the needs for, develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred to the SLT service to mainstream schools.
  • To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties
  • To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
  • The post holder will also provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.
  • The post holder will run appropriate in-service training independently for school and other staff.

    • Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

    Person Specification

    Education/Qualification

    Essential

  • Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech/Language Therapists
  • Current registered membership of HPC and RCSLT

    • Desirable

  • RCSLT NQP competencies completed