Speech and Language Therapist

2 months ago

SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Southend On Sea City Council Full time
Job Summary

Southend On Sea City Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced speech and language therapist to lead and manage a team of therapy assistants in delivering high-quality support and guidance to mainstream schools and settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement effective strategies to improve outcomes for children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN).
  • Supervise and manage a team of speech and language therapy assistants, providing regular feedback and coaching to ensure excellent practice.
  • Collaborate with schools, parents, and other professionals to identify and address educational challenges, ensuring accurate identification of service requirements.
  • Contribute to service and policy development, ensuring alignment with national and local guidelines.
  • Monitor and evaluate the impact of outreach provision, making recommendations for improvement.
  • Develop and deliver training sessions and workshops to school staff, parents, and caregivers on strategies to support SLCN development in children.
  • Provide guidance and support to teaching staff and assistants in implementing speech and language therapy techniques within the classroom setting.
  • Work closely with Specialist Teaching Service and other learning service areas to ensure effective collaboration and coordination.
Requirements
  • Registration with the Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist.
  • Recognized Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent.
  • Registered member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
  • Experience working with children and young people with SLCN in educational settings.
  • Clear, advanced clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice within paediatrics.
  • Specialized knowledge of SLCN in mainstream schools.
  • Experience of training school staff and assistants and skills in presentation to deliver both formal and informal training.
  • Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals.
  • Knowledge and experience of assessment (including standardized) and treatment techniques in paediatrics.
  • Experience of service development.
  • Experience of offering clinical supervision.
  • Evidence of team/leadership responsibilities.
  • Experience of undertaking appraisal and planning CPD for less experienced staff.
  • Specialized knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice.
  • Understanding of safeguarding.
  • Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit.
  • Understanding and application of standards of record keeping and reporting.
  • Working knowledge of the roles of other professionals in Health, Education, and Social Care involved with CYP.
  • Demonstrates well-developed ability to analyze and reflect upon complex information.
  • Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal.
  • Evidence of excellent organizational skills.
  • Prioritization skills.
  • Able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
  • Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities.
  • Negotiation, problem-solving concentration, analytical, and reflection skills.
  • Demonstrate advanced skills in prioritization, communication, and time management.
  • Good interpersonal skills which reflect the Values and Behaviours of Southend On Sea City Council.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity in all circumstances.
  • Evidence of commitment to equality and diversity.
  • Ability to travel to meet the needs of the post.
  • Advanced computer skills.

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