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Major Healthcare
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Norwich, Norfolk
Speech and Language Therapist
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Job Description
Major Healthcare is a specialist recruitment consultancy, providing quality permanent, contract and temporary staffing solutions to clients from our wide network of UK offices. We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate Speech & Language Therapist to work as part of the multidisciplinary team in a specialist environment in Norwich. You will be working with young adults with learning disabilities and autism. Key Responsibilities * Manage and prioritise caseload according to individual need, to ensure equitable service delivery. * Work with the Clinical Lead and SLT to manage workload efficiently. * Produce timely and concise clinical recording, maintaining confidentially and the safe storage of both written and digital data. * Gain thorough knowledge of relevant background information and conduct comprehensive baseline communication assessments of all pupils and share this with the multidisciplinary team. * Produce communication aims for Individual Education Plans, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. * Plan and implement individual communication programmes and provide accessible written guidelines which can be delegated and delivered by others. * Work with the SLT and wider team to develop and maintain Personal Communication Passports for all students. * Attend and contribute to annual reviews, provide clear and concise written reports. * Liaise and work with other relevant agencies or professions to gain and share information as required, (medical professionals, therapists, dieticians etc), to include attendance at appointment where necessary e.g. transitions. * Contribute to and attend multi-disciplinary meetings such as behaviour support planning. * Work alongside the Speech and Language Therapy assistant to develop a range of communication supports. * Use specialist software to produce grid-based communication systems and accessible resources. * Work with others to plan and implement an accessible environment, including the use of technology across the school. * Model good practice in terms of total communication techniques (e.g. signing, symbol use, language modification, intensive interaction). * Provide speech therapy interventions, as required for individuals, group and within the classroom. * Make referrals for specialist assessment or advice regarding dysphagia as necessary. * Provide screening assessment for prospective new students; this may include visits to other schools/residential settings. The salary for this role is up £44,503 depending on experience. Successful candidates must have: * Registered member of RCSLT and HCPC * Hold a professional Speech and Language Therapy degree or equivalent. * Qualification in dysphagia (or a willingness to undertake) * Work within the RCSLT clinical guidelines and HCPC standards. * Good written and oral communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to others and develop good working relationships. * Experience working with children or young people with SEMH/SEND Please call Leanne Irving 07940 747 500 or apply online for more information about this exciting new role.