Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Band 7 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join one of our client's services based in Bedford.

Details:

• GRADE: Band 7

• HOURS: 37.50 hours per week

• LOCATION: Special Schools, Luton

• RESPONSIBLE TO: Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Manager

• START: ASAP

• DURATION: Ongoing

• DUTIES : Speech and language therapy in Luton specials schools including AAC and dysphagia

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​Job Purpose:

• Provide highly specialist clinical input to the special schools in Bedfordshire.

• Have day-to-day responsibility for coordinating a speech & language therapy service to special school children and independently manage the caseloads in these settings.

• Use highly specialist clinical skills to manage a caseload of children with complex difficulties in speech, language, communication and/or eating and drinking (dysphagia) and AAC.

• Identify, assess, and diagnose communication/swallowing impairments and determine appropriate intervention for effective treatment.

• To assess children and provide written recommendations and ongoing support for implementation, for class teams.

• Attend and provide reports to Annual Reviews/Multi Agency Meetings as appropriate.

• Provide Communication Support and advice in relation to functional communication, to support teaching and learning.

• Demonstrate specific speech and language therapy support programmes and the use of equipment to specific teachers or groups of staff.

• Provide guidance and whole school training in relation to functional communication including receptive, expressive, and interactional skills.

• To contribute to relevant research, audit, and development work within the schools, relating to the Speech Language and Communication curriculum.

• To attend relevant meetings as required within school or as part of wider SLT team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

-To work collaboratively and liaise with a wide range of professions across a variety of locations and agencies.

-To attend and report to case conferences/review meetings etc. for patients on the caseload with support as requested for situations where conflict management/negotiation may be required.

-To present and communicate complex condition related information in such a manner as to motivate and inform patients, carers, families, and members of the multi-disciplinary team/other professions, agreeing decision -making relevant to patient management.

-To use good interpersonal skills to listen well and counsel patients and carers, so providing support and empathy without prejudice.

-To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff, which are characterised by open communication, trust, and respect.

-To attend and participate in professional meetings and other relevant meetings.

-To communicate effectively with patients with communication problems where difficulties in understanding exist, using observation, listening -and empathy.

-To use negotiation skills in the management of conflict across a range of situations

-To assess, develop and implement specialist speech and language therapy intervention as appropriate.

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Requirements:

The successful candidate must have the following criteria:

• Degree / Diploma in Paediatrics

• HCPC registered

• Clinical experience

• NHS experience

Our market-leading benefits package includes

• Weekly Limited Company & Umbrella Payroll

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

• Fast-Track Registration

• Training & Support

• Excellent Referral Bonus

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Is this you?

Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential, as you will be working amongst a team and alongside other departments.

As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you should be accommodating to the varied patient needs you're likely to encounter and be assuring throughout their time in your care.

🗨️We would love to talk to you about this opportunity!

📞 Jurgita Lasickiene (phone number removed) /(phone number removed) EXT: 114