Speech and Language Therapist

Spencer Clarke Group

Posted 7 days ago, valid for 20 hours

Dinas Powys, South Glamorgan CF64 4JL

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

Full Time

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Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7)Up to £52,809 per annumPenarthPermanent- Full timeSpencer Clarke Group are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our clients multidisciplinary team. As a Band 7 therapist, you will play a key role in providing high-quality care, delivering interventions, and supporting the development of young people with learning disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Condition, and associated communication difficulties.Key Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for young people with language disabilities and communication difficulties, including the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems.
Work collaboratively with education and care staff, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), to ensure a holistic approach to care.
Provide informal and formal training to other professionals and supervise newly qualified therapists and Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) Technicians.
Participate in and implement clinical audits, ensuring the delivery of evidence-based practice in all aspects of care.
Engage in continuous professional development, working towards Level 7 education, and actively participate in relevant Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs) and Communities of Practice (COPs).

Qualifications and Training:

Degree/Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy.
Registered member of The Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Postgraduate interest/experience in autism.
Experience in implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) values.

Experience:

Proven experience in both NHS and educational settings, working with children and young people with additional needs.
Demonstrated experience in supervising newly qualified therapists and working with SALT Technicians.
Experience in delivering interventions and overcoming barriers to communication.
Knowledge of AAC assessment and implementation.

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