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