Speech and Language Therapist

Overview

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career — all whilst working with a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and be part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training and development?

Do you want flexibility and the ability to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer that has been awarded a Great Place to Work for the 6th year running? Does working 4 days a week with full pay sound like a dream? It doesn t have to be — come and work for Outcomes First Group!

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Oakfield House School Salwick, North West PR4 0YH

Salary: Up to £53,200 FTE DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)

Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. We aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each site to provide vital provision in collaboration with education teams, creating an environment where our pupils can flourish and grow in independence.

We understand the value of helping employees develop in their careers. Clinicians can achieve CPD goals with a £2,000 training allowance to complete role-specific training tailored to individual requirements once probation is completed.

The Role — We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Oakfield House School. Working collaboratively with the education team, you will deliver bespoke Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention to pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working, guiding practice within an education setting and clarifying roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of governing and professional bodies.

You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language Therapy caseload, with full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and will also contribute to staff training and consultation as required. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach with safeguarding at the forefront. We strive for excellence as a leading service provider in the UK. We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes for pupils.

Location:

Oakfield House School, Salwick. Oakfield House School forms part of our Options Autism brand, an independent specialist day school supporting children and young people aged 4–12.

• Degree or Masters in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Some relevant experience in engaging with individuals with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma-informed practice
• Experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Experience communicating with/working with families, relatives and carers
• Interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
• Good relationship-building, analytical and judgmental skills
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Competent in core SaLT areas with understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of SaLT assessment tools, intervention types, and how to formulate support plans based on needs
• Full driving license and access to a car
• Knowledge of legislation and implications for…