Speech and Language Therapist

Full Job Description

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 within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training and development?

Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting? How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the 5th year running?
Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist
Location: Red Moor School, Lanlivery PL30 5BT

Salary: Up to £53,200 pro rata (DOE) plus £3,000 Welcome Bonus (Welcome Bonus is payable as one payment of £1,500 after completion of one month and one further payment of £1,500 upon completion of your final probation period. T&C's Apply)

* Please note- basic grade SALT offers from £33,000+, Specialist from £39,500+ & Highly specialist from £48,000+
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)
We understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. We aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.

We offer a £2,000 training allowance for CPD once your probation has been completed.

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in‑house clinical team at Red Moor 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 neuro‑divergent or have SEMH needs. You will work within the standards provided in the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working.

You will be given responsibility for holding a Speech and Language therapy caseload, with the full support of your designated clinical supervisor and site lead, and contribute to staff training and consultation as required. The post requires a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual. Your work is person‑centred, empowering and child‑focused. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture. You will help to enhance the quality of life and outcomes for the pupils we support.

• Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Minimum 2 years experience as a fully registered member of the RCSLT working in a similar setting
• Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
• Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma‑informed practice
• Some experience of multi‑disciplinary working in a range of settings
• Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
• An 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 areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Knowledge of different SaLT assessment tools, types of intervention and knowledge of how to formulate support plans based on needs profile
• Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the client group
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the multi‑disciplinary team
• Willingness to attend training and work towards further qualifications relevant to the client group supporting

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues…