B5 / 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Driven by our Trust values: Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect; the Trust's vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our cultural diversity, long term conditions and disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ staff networks are a key part of this commitment, creating positive change and helping build an inclusive culture across the Trust.
Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed - our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
Options for flexible working are considered for all roles within CCS, including job share opportunities, compressed hours, annualised hours, tailored working patterns and more. If you are interested in flexible working, please talk to the recruiting manager for this vacancy., Applications are welcomed from B5 and B6 Speech and Language Therapists who are interested in joining our mainstream schools team in Central Bedfordshire.
As a result of new investment, we are delighted to be implementing 'Link Speech and Language Therapists' to work collaboratively with schools around identification and support for all children with SLCN. The whole school approach will involve attending termly planning meetings with SENDCo's, assessment, intervention and training for staff.
You will be joining a team of other therapists in similar roles and will be supported by the school lead Speech and Language Therapist. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your core clinical skills and support will be offered for newly qualified therapists and this.
Please get in touch if you would to have a chat or come and shadow one of the team to find out more about the role
Should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised

Main duties of the job
We need:
A motivated and enthusiastic therapist who is willing to work flexibly
Someone looking to develop their clinical knowledge and skills
You will:
Manage a caseload providing targeted, evidence-based assessment and therapy for children with a range of SLCN
Work as a link therapist for a number of mainstream schools in Central Bedfordshire
Attend termly planning meetings with the schools to jointly plan priorities, schedule therapy sessions and identify training needs for school staff
Work with the school lead SLT, wider team and therapy support practitioners in delivering high quality care
Maintain good communication with the schools and parents of the children referred to the service
As a Service we provide:
A comprehensive support programme for newly qualified therapists
Formal and informal training, including shadowing opportunities
Regular robust clinical supervision and a mentoring system
Continued Professional Development opportunities including in house training and external courses
Reflective clinical forums and buddying systems
Regular whole service and locality team meetings
If this sounds like your type of role, we'd love to hear from you!

Working for our organisation
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development., To undertake a range of assessments, both standardised and non-standardised, taking account of medical, social and educational factors, in order to make a differential diagnosis.
To plan, deliver and evaluate intervention following professional guidelines and agreed service standards.
As part of that process, to be able to plan appropriate long term and short term goals working towards discharge.
To undertake administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes and provision of written reports, following service standards.
To ensure that all work is carried out in close collaboration with all those involved in children's care so that the approach to intervention and support is co-ordinated and comprehensive.
To identify when there is a need for a second opinion, referring to senior colleagues or SLT specialists as appropriate.
To make onward referral as appropriate.
To deliver training to enhance the skills of the wider workforce around Speech, Language and Communication.
To develop clinical skills and professional knowledge through experience, training and supervision.
To take part in the supervision of students with support.
To take part in supervision of the work of SLT Assistants and volunteers when required.
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UK Registration
For roles that require professional registration, applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new tab)
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