Speech and Language Therapist

To provide in conjunction with the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team an accessible, person centred, effective, needs led SLT service to the 0-5 age population and their families. To work with increasing independence to provide assessment, diagnosis, suitable intervention and discharge for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) on the caseload. To work closely with children, parents, carers and multi-disciplinary team members across Health, Social Services, Education and Children's Services to identify and support children's Speech, Language and Communication Needs as relevant to the post. To understand and meet professional and legal SEND responsibilities outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 including contributing to statutory assessments of special educational needs and delivery of Speech and Language Therapy provision as specified in children's Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). To maintain accountability for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate, Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Come and join the CLCH SLT Early Years team., We are looking for a speech and language therapist with enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal and team-working skills who are seeking to develop and broaden their clinical experience of working with preschool children in a dynamic and supportive team., Essential

• Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience Essential Working with children in clinics and / or school based settings Desirable
• Experience Training others
• Working with multi-cultural client groups
Skills & Knowledge Essential
• Excellent communication skills both verbal, non-verbal and written
• Working in partnership with other members of the MDT
Desirable
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of principles and models of Adult-Child Interaction, IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
• Travel around district and access different venues, with or without adaptations
  
  Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you :
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
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