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Speech and Language Therapist

Greys Specialist Recruitment
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE12 9RA

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • The position is for a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist in the North East of England, available on a full-time or part-time basis.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £37,070 to £45,484, depending on experience.
  • Candidates are expected to have experience working with individuals with complex needs in an educational setting.
  • The role involves assessing and providing therapy interventions, maintaining records, and collaborating within a trans-disciplinary team.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential, along with knowledge of therapy strategies for children with complex special needs.

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.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.