Specialist Speech

The successful postholder will be based at Landmarks Specialist College and visits bases across South Yorkshire and the East Midlands. The work takes place at different college locations and includes integrated therapy within the day to day running of the education setting. You will be responsible for the assessment, formulation and management of a specialist clinical caseload ensuring practice is in line our professions standards. This will be done through understanding neurodevelopmental communication differences, and highlighting communication risks and suggesting reasonable adjustments when formulating as a team and considering risk management.

You will contribute directly to offering bespoke therapeutic interventions working directly with service users, the MDT, and partners. The role requires a high level of clinical and professional expertise in order that adults with speech, language and communication needs can benefit from a well-co-ordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective speech and language therapy service within the college setting. The service includes but is not limited to: Assessment, targets setting and reviews for individuals within the college context and the individuals EHCP. Collaborate with teaching and support staff on lesson planning, modelling strategies and joint delivery.

Provide individual and group therapy as assessed and/or where it is specified in the individuals EHCP. Deliver staff support and training alongside the team. Inform lead SLT as to training, resources, trends and development needs Contributing to and implementing the strategy for good communication across Nottinghamshire Representing the Speech and Language Therapy service at agreed forums as required. We have various CPD opportunities including a SLT journal club and it is an opportunity for anyone who is interested in continuing their academic development whilst in the role.