Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Fylde Coast)inBlackpoolinBlackpoolPUBLISHED FRI 10 JAN 2025
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The position offers a flexible work schedule, competitive salary reflective of experience, and opportunities for growth, particularly for therapists looking to develop their specialisms. This role requires a proactive approach to maintaining accurate records and fostering best practices in educational settings, as well as contributing to team mentoring, professional development, and the overall improvement of SLT services in the region. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as the role may close early if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our supportive team and facilitate effective communication for all.
This post involves delivery of speech and language therapy services within mainstream schools and specialist resource bases on the Fylde Coast providing SLT services for children with SLCN and Special Educational Needs.
What we can offer you
- A supportive team.
- Opportunities to shape the services we provide within Communicate SLT CIC as a whole.
- An attractive salary ranging from an equivalent of an NHS Band 5, 6 or 8a salary, depending on your experience.
- Hours that suit your needs and promote a work life balance (varying from part time to full time, all year round or term time only).
- Where appropriate, we can provide training and supervision for SLTs whilst they develop specialisms in a wide range of service areas including dysphagia, ASD assessments etc..
*** Please note that this position may close earlier than the indicated deadline if we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications. Therefore, we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly
The successful candidates will work within our team of SLTs and SLT Assistants and the multi-disciplinary team within schools. They will have the opportunity to shape the services that Communicate SLT offers across the North West.
The focus of this role will be in supporting universal best practice within the settings and providing services directly and through others, to support the children and young people to reach their full potential.
We are happy to receive applications from SLTs wanting to develop their skills over time with the support and training we provide. We would be equally happy to hear from SLTs with highly relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
About us
You will find a full job description later in this advert, however, below are some headline details.
Core responsibilities.
To provide a speech and language therapy services to children, directly and through support to their families and the multi-disciplinary team
- Provide speech, language and communication assessments for pupils / prospective pupils in consultation with the multi- disciplinary team and other SLTs and SLTAs
- Keep accurate records and provide written reports
- Set targets for therapy and monitor progress
- Provide intervention on an individual or group basis as required
- Develop and demonstrate SLT programmes and groups for pupils
- Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision
- Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the planning, development and delivery of an effective and efficient service
- Work as a key member of the team which involves participation in:
- Clinical supervision within the team via regular meetings, supervision, mentoring and appraisals.
- Continuing professional development and implementing service improvements and evidence-based practice.
- SLT student placements.
- Induction, supervision and support of SLTAs and volunteers.
- Development of SLT services and training.
- The evaluation and monitoring of services to demonstrate impact and quality of services.
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