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Globe Locums, the UK's medical recruitment agency run by clinicians for clinicians have the following Speech and Language job available:
Speech and Language Job Description
- Speciality -Speech & Language Therapist
- Location -South London
- Start date -ASAP
- Contract Length -Ongoing
- Pay Rates -£30-35 per hour
- We are looking for an experienced Speech & Language Therapist to join the multidisciplinary therapy team within a specialist further education college in South London.
- The college supports young people aged 16-25 with SEND, including autism, learning disabilities, complex physical needs, sensory needs and significant communication difficulties.
- The role will have a strong focus on functional communication and AAC, supporting students to communicate their choices, needs, preferences and opinions as independently as possible.
The role will include:
- Managing a caseload of students with a range of complex communication needs
- Completing communication assessments and developing individualised therapy programmes
- Supporting students who use AAC and Total Communication approaches
- Working with communication methods including Objects of Reference, symbols, communication books, switches and Voice Output Communication Aids (VOCAs)
- Supporting students who use eye-gaze / eye-controlled communication systems
- Using and modelling Makaton and other appropriate communication strategies
- Developing functional communication skills across the classroom, community and vocational environments
- Setting and reviewing communication targets linked to students' EHCP outcomes
- Working closely with teachers, support staff, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Providing training and modelling to staff to ensure communication strategies are embedded throughout the student's day
- Liaising with families, carers and external professionals where appropriate
- Supporting students to develop greater independence and prepare for adulthood
Requirements
- 1 year(s) post graduate experience
- Valid Passport/Visa
- Fully compliant and cleared to work
- DBS or Police Check
- HCPC Registered
- HCPC registered Speech & Language Therapist
- Experience working with young people with SEND / complex communication needs
- Strong experience with AAC and/or Total Communication
- Experience within a specialist school, college or paediatric/community setting would be highly desirable
- Confident managing a caseload independently and working as part of a multidisciplinary team
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Locum SLT Job In South London employer: Globe Locums Ltd
At Globe Locums, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that empowers our Occupational Therapists to thrive. Located in the picturesque Tunbridge Wells, our team enjoys access to excellent continuing professional development opportunities and cutting-edge rehabilitation technology, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact in your role while advancing your career.
