SPECIALIST SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST

North East of England

Full time or Part time

Salary £37,070 - £45,484 DOE

Greys are working with a new client based in the North East of England who are supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs.  They take a person centred and flexible approach to the care and support they provide.  Are you looking to work towards excellence every day within a team with members who are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people you support?  Can you provide a service, specific to the needs of the individual, making it easier for them to live, learn and be part of their community?

Job Role:

To assess and provide therapy interventions for a caseload of students with complex needs within an educational setting with broad support from a clinical supervisor. Work is managed collaboratively rather than actively supervised.
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records following departmental procedures
To work within an integrated way within a trans-disciplinary team to ensure that therapy targets are embedded within the curriculum
To work closely with carers and external agencies as required
To use Evidence Based Practice from professional literature and CPD, student preference and clinical experience to inform clinical decision making and best practice
To supervise students, support workers and less experienced therapists and provide clinical leadership and mentoring for identified staff
To undertake audits and research with supervision.Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work successfully as part of an educational, trans-disciplinary team.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to be personally well organised and to be able to help others to become well organised.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly with parents in writing and when talking with them

• Ability to keep sound and efficient records.

• Proven ability to plan effectively and differentiate to meet individual pupil needs.

• Knowledge of a range of therapy strategies appropriate for children with complex special needs including ASD and challenging behaviour.

• Good group management skills.

• Knowledge and experience of issues related to complex Autistic Spectrum Condition