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.