Speech and Language Therapist in Kent

The role:

We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Baston House school

Working collaboratively with the education team, you will work to embed Speech and Language Therapy approaches, wherever possible, at the whole school level through use of assessment, observation, consultation, training and joint interventions. Working with a cohort of pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs you will be supported through multi-disciplinary clinical teams, guided by our excellent practice and standards team and our OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. You will be allocated a designated clinical supervisor and be operationally supported by a Lead Clinician on site. You will have a high level of presence and visibility within the school and classroom, working collaboratively with education colleagues whilst also contributing to and coordinating staff training. Regular reviews, reflection and consultations with education staff colleagues will support the embedding of clinical excellence. This post would suit a resilient, creative and enthusiastic individual.

Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.

Location: Baston House School, Kent – Baston House School
forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 5 – 19

• Baston House School
• Education – Options Autism

For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree
• Valid and up to date HCPC Registration
• Registered member of RCSLT
• Minimum 3yrs practicing experience working at the level with this client group in a similar setting
• Highly developed specialist knowledge and clinical understanding underpinned by theory and practical experience
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary working across a range of settings, with some responsibility for service & team performance
• Highly experienced in communicating with and working with families/relatives and carers
• Highly experienced in developing training and in person presentations
• Highly experienced in providing professional and clinical supervision
• Highly experienced in taking part in research projects and conducting audits
• Skills Essential Desirable Exceptional relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills.
• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Advanced knowledge and highly experienced in the core areas of SaLT practice and clear understanding of RCSLT Communication Standards
• Advanced knowledge of a range of approaches relating to neurodivergence, cognitive differences / difficulties and trauma informed practice

Why work for us?

Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options:

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you\’ll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• £2,000 training allowance
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• \”Your Wellbeing Matters\” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• *You\’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100\’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• £5000 Welcome Bonus (T&Cs apply)
• £3000 Relocation package (T&C\’s apply)