Speech And Language Therapist

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:
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GRADE: Band 7
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HOURS: 37.50 hours per week
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LOCATION: Special Schools, Luton
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RESPONSIBLE TO: Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Manager
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START: ASAP
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DURATION: Ongoing
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DUTIES : Speech and language therapy in Luton specials schools including AAC and dysphagia
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​Job Purpose:
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Provide highly specialist clinical input to the special schools in Bedfordshire.
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Have day-to-day responsibility for coordinating a speech & language therapy service to special school children and independently manage the caseloads in these settings.
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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.
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Identify, assess, and diagnose communication/swallowing impairments and determine appropriate intervention for effective treatment.
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To assess children and provide written recommendations and ongoing support for implementation, for class teams.
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Attend and provide reports to Annual Reviews/Multi Agency Meetings as appropriate.
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Provide Communication Support and advice in relation to functional communication, to support teaching and learning.
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Demonstrate specific speech and language therapy support programmes and the use of equipment to specific teachers or groups of staff.
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Provide guidance and whole school training in relation to functional communication including receptive, expressive, and interactional skills.
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To contribute to relevant research, audit, and development work within the schools, relating to the Speech Language and Communication curriculum.
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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:
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Degree / Diploma in Paediatrics
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HCPC registered
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Clinical experience
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NHS experience
Our market-leading benefits package includes
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Weekly Limited Company & Umbrella Payroll
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Dedicated Recruitment Consultant
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Fast-Track Registration
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Training & Support
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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

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