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THIS ROLE HAS A COMPETITIVE STARTING SALARY OF £40,762 FOR FIVE DAYS A WEEK ACROSS 42 WEEKS OF THE YEAR, BASED ON A 36 HOUR WORKING WEEK. PART TIME OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE.

Are you an enthusiastic, Speech and Language Therapist with over two years’ experience who would like to develop skills in SLDD, PMLD and Dysphagia, whilst also having the opportunity to work with a caseload in another area of clinical expertise or interest?
We can offer an exciting opportunity to join our skilled, supportive, and solution-focused team. The role will involve working 2-3 days a week at Portesbery School with a team of other Therapists and Assistants.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your main duties in the role of Speech and Language Therapist will include:

• Clinical decision making in conjunction with school / college staff around the level of support needed to achieve the best possible outcome for the children and young people on your defined caseload
• Working with speech and language therapy assistants, setting targets for the children and young people they are supporting, and monitoring of the delivery and outcomes of their work
• Assessment, advice and intervention for children with a range of speech, language and communication needs within your caseload. For children and young people on your caseload who are considered to have complex needs and where a joint multidisciplinary approach is essential to achieving the best outcome for these children and young people, you will be supported by your clinical team leader
• Supporting junior members of the team, line managing others and taking on students
• Contributing to and delivering training for schools and others in the team