Consultant Speech and Language Therapist inBletchley inBletchley PUBLISHED
TUE 1 OCT 2024
The Cambian Group rvxnRSbv
Candidates should possess a degree or postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy, be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), and have experience working with individuals who have learning disabilities or ASD. The position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional development, including clinical supervision and training. The role requires a commitment to safeguarding and protecting those in care, and successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment.
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who is looking to join our multidisciplinary team This is a unique post where you will deliver an SLT service and provide support to individuals with a range of Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), often accompanied by complex needs and challenging behaviours working across 2 of our Specialist Schools.
As a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, you will work with a range of individuals to maximise their potential and to enable them to enjoy the best possible quality of life. As a SLT, you will be independently working with individuals to assess communication needs in a range of environments, implementing evidence-based therapy based on the outcome of assessment and provide functional targets and recommendations to aid day-to-day communicative success. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support the implementation of the therapeutic approach across the environment
About us
Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) who is looking to join our multidisciplinary team
This is a unique post where you will deliver an SLT service and provide support to individuals with a range of Learning Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), often accompanied by complex needs and challengingbehaviours working across 2 of our Specialist Schools.
Cambian Potterspury Lodge School supports and educates students with Aspergers Syndrome and other associated challenges within the autistic spectrum, offering pupils aged 818 a differentiated, engaging and challenging curriculum. Our school is a 52-week residential provision which also provides day-student placements. Staff are highly experienced and trained in supporting young people with communication challenges and sensory needs, learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia, and mood barriers including depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD and Tourette's syndrome.
Cambian Bletchley Park School is an independent specialist school, offering 38-week day placements for students aged 7-19 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder, communication difficulties, challenging behaviour and related conditions or diagnoses. The School consists of small class groups, creating a supportive and relaxing environment where students can learn and achieve their personal best.
Why join us?
Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, we also offer excellent training and development opportunities to include: full induction training, excellent clinical supervision, CPD and developmental opportunities for clinical and non-clinical duties. You will receive full support from our onsite multidisciplinary team and join in routine service meetings with companywide Speech and Language Therapists.
Job Role
As a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, you will work with a range of individuals tomaximisetheir potential and to enable them to enjoy the best possible quality of life. Asa SLT, you will be independently working with individuals to assess communication needs in a range of environments, implementing evidence-based therapy based on the outcome ofassessmentand provide functional targets and recommendations to aid day-to-day communicative success. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support the implementation of the therapeutic approach across the environment.
You will respond to referrals and be responsible for ensuring an inclusive communication environment is maintained, audits are completed and the RCSLT 5 good communication standards areutilised. A key aspect of your role will be to work effectively as part of the companywide SLT team and contribute to service development.
About You
The successful candidate for this role will have a degree or a postgraduate diploma in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). You will have experience working with individuals that have Learning Disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders andpreferablyhave worked with AAC approaches.
In return we offer:
Full support from a multidisciplinary team Clinical supervision Developmental opportunities Research opportunities & support Internal/external training on new initiatives 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with increments for the length of service included) - Pro Rata
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and resilient and forward thinking Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. You will be someone with a genuine desire to help others.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people within our care. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.
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