School Age Speech and Language Therapist

The role is offered at full-time and is located at Cedar House within our St. Michael's Community Hospital site within the School Age Speech & Language Therapy Team. The weekly hours for this role will be agreed at interview. Our School-Age Speech and Language Therapy Service supports children and young people in Enfield with speech, language and communication needs, as well as difficulties with eating and drinking., The post holder will work under the guidance of senior SLTs to

• Assess, plan, and deliver individualised intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing your insights to holistic care plans.
• Training, advice and consultation for school staff to help create communication-friendly learning environments.
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
• Engage in structured learning activities to meet your Return to Practice requirements, including supervised practice hours and reflective learning., We are committed to co-production with families, listening to 'the voice of the child' when working with children and young people (CYP) and actively involve CYP in target setting and evaluation, A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification. Job description
Job responsibilities A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.


• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and eligibility for HCPC registration.
• Previous experience as an SLT (any specialism) and a desire to refresh your skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children, young people, families, and colleagues.
• Openness to feedback and a growth mindset--ready to learn, adapt, and regain confidence., Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
• Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council for Licence to Practice
Desirable
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
Experience Essential
• Well -developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom
• Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
• Ability to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes, coaching and training within the classroom in collaboration with education staff.
• Previous practice as a speech and language therapist
Person Specification Education & professional Qualifications Essential
• Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council for Licence to Practice
Desirable
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Personal Qualities & attributes Essential
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team
Experience Essential
• Well -developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom
• Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
• Ability to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes, coaching and training within the classroom in collaboration with education staff.
• Previous practice as a speech and language therapist
  
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