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.