Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

Job overview

We have the new and exciting opportunity for a band 6 Speech and Language Therapist  to join our Speech and Language Therapist Education Service.

The role will involve supporting children and young people within specialist educational settings in the boroughs of Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea.

In the CLCH Speech and Language Therapist service we are passionate about reducing inequalities and have an active diversity and inclusion ethos.

Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube

Join us if you want to:

Work within innovative, motivated and well-established teams, in a supportive and progressive environment

Deliver specialist interventions to a varied caseload of children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans

Work jointly with parents, the class teams and other professionals to develop a shared understanding of each CYP's speech, language and communication needs and how these can be supported

Help schools embed good universal and targeted level practice within their settings

Refine your skills in delivering a range of interventions (including AAC)

Develop your supervision skills and skills in training others.

Access 1:1 & peer group supervision sessions and a regular in-house training programme

Main duties of the job

Providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with complex communication needs and dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders) needs as relevant to the role. This will include supporting parents, school staff and other professionals in all issues related to client management. Liaison with the MDT is an integral part of the role Providing advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties Being accountable for own professional actions and recognising own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate Providing some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary. Running appropriate in service training independently for school and other staff

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.