Speech & Language Therapist

About the role 21 hours per week Monday 9-5 Tuesday 9-4:30 & Wednesday 9-4 This post is based at Kisharon Noe School for children aged 4 - 19 years who have complex learning and medical needs and Autism. The school operates a total communication approach, and Speech and Language Therapy is delivered both individually and within the class environment. You will be working in Kisharon Noe School for children with Complex needs, dysphagia and Autism, alongside one other Speech and Language Therapist. The therapists work both in the class room and see children individually. Key responsibilities are to carry a personal clinical caseload working at a Specialist level of professional competence as well as advising/training carers and school staff on clinical issues. These may be related to effective communication strategies/good communication environment as well as related to individual disorders. In addition to this the post holder will need to be able to work with students who have dysphagia at both an assessment and therapeutic level. The Post holder will be expected to work as a clinical specialist in this field providing training, second opinions and supervision to other therapists. Main responsibilities To deliver a specialist Speech & Language Therapy service to the pupils, working closely within a team of colleagues of all disciplines. To support pupils with Speech & Language Therapy recommendations based on their Educational Healthcare Plans and take referrals regarding pupils within the school. To effectively communicate (in a highly skilled and sensitive manner) complex and sensitive information with pupils, parents/carers, and other school staff, whilst ensuring participation of all involved in holistic management of the child’s needs. To use a specialist level of skills in negotiating, agreeing, and setting goals with the family and other professionals; to manage potentially conflicting situations when information may be contentious or distressing. To provide a specialist SLT service, based on professional knowledge acquired through training in Speech and Language therapy to degree level. To draw on up to date knowledge gained from relevant training and experience of working with special needs, integrating knowledge and understanding of child development to address communication needs To autonomously manage a complex SLT caseload of pupils with a range of neurological and developmental disabilities. To prioritise, plan and develop appropriate individual and/or group goal and task-oriented therapy plans, and formulate a range of individualised specialist treatment programmes, in consultation with parents and class staff. Qualifications (essential) Diploma, Degree or MSC in Speech and Language Therapy Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Health Professions Council Registration to Practice Evidence of successful completion of short courses and other CPD in clinical area How to apply Please apply online today. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date, and early applications are therefore encouraged. All roles are subject to safer recruitment practices including references and Enhanced DBS. We cannot at this time offer Sponsorship to any applicants for this role, all applicants will need to demonstrate the right to work in the UK, without restriction on a permanent basis. . Q