Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Uxbridge
Salary: £38,602.41 - £44,965.14 actual per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, term time plus 120 additional hours across the year and staff training days
Contract: Permanent
Benefits
Permanent contract
40 hours per week, term time plus additional hours and training days
Supportive and welcoming working environment
Dedicated Speech & Language Therapy team
Opportunities to work across feeding, speech, language, social communication and AAC
Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
On-site parking
Paid lunch
Good public transport links, including nearby Metropolitan and Piccadilly Line services and bus routesWe are working with a specialist educational setting looking for a motivated, flexible and innovative Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join their friendly and dedicated Speech & Language Therapy team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician to develop their skills within a specialist educational environment, working closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support the holistic development, independence and functional skills of young people.
The Role
Deliver high-quality Speech & Language Therapy within a specialist educational setting
Work closely with teaching staff to integrate therapy and learning objectives
Support children and young people with a range of communication and functional needs
Provide interventions around feeding, speech, language, social communication and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Deliver interventions at universal, targeted and specialist levels
Complete clinical assessments, treatment planning and implementation of therapy programmes
Use standardised assessments and clinical observation to inform clinical decision-making
Embed clinical interventions across students' school and home routines where appropriate
Work closely with colleagues from other disciplines and contribute to a holistic approach to education and therapy
Build positive relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers
Promote positive behaviour within a nurturing environment
Maintain high standards of clinical practice and contribute to the ongoing development of the service
About You
We are looking for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist who:
Has Band 6-level experience or equivalent clinical experience
Has confidence, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for learning
Has experience with clinical assessment and treatment planning
Has knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation
Can develop and implement effective therapy programmes
Is confident working independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team
Can build strong relationships with children, young people, families and education staff
Has an interest in working within a specialist educational environment
Is able to promote positive behaviour through a nurturing and supportive approach
Professional Development
The service is committed to supporting clinicians in their professional development and offers:
Clinical supervision from the Clinical Lead for Therapies
Excellent CPD and training opportunities
Opportunities for career progression
The opportunity to develop clinically within a specialist educational setting
Support from a friendly and experienced Therapy Team
Please apply on the link below or send your CV directly to Ana (url removed)
