Description

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist to join our expanding team.

In the role, you would be required to complete a preceptorship year under the supervision of a senior speech and language therapist before working more independently following competencies being signed off.

As a registered practitioner, you will be expected to implement a holistic, therapeutic and dynamic approach to helping our pupils in their daily lives with supervision, whilst being personally responsible for your professional practice and maintenance of CPD.

You will assess and treat individuals within the service, delivering meaningful activity within an individual and group environment. You will be required to do screening and assessments as needed, with report writing supported by your supervisor initially.

In addition, you will provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies as required.

The role is based at The Greater Horseshoe School / The School for Inspiring Talents in Devon, and involves working with a multi-disciplinary therapy team including Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and therapy assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete a preceptorship year under the supervision of a senior speech and language therapist
• Implement a holistic, therapeutic and dynamic approach to helping pupils in their daily lives
• Assess and treat individuals within the service
• Provide information and training to staff, commissioners and other agencies

Requirements:

• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Clinical problem-solving ability
• Ability to assess young people's needs and formulate a treatment plan
• Ability to communicate effectively to all including families, carers, Local Authorities and wider communities
• Ability to keep legible and accurate records in accordance with HCPC & RCSLT
• Ability to be autonomous, including when organising, delegating and prioritising
• Good team player in all areas
• Ability to motivate self and others
• To be flexible to the changing needs of the YP and service
• Responsible and reliable
• Good organisational skills
• Able to use initiative and be innovative
• Able to work under pressure
• Professional appearance

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to enrich the lives of the people we support
• Autonomy in the role
• Exceptional reward package including life assurance, pension scheme and benefits
• Family growth support package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support
• Market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista