Job Role SPECIALIST SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST (Children’s Expert Team) Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 (pro rata) 22.5 Hours per week Fixed Term - 6 Months - Possibility of extending Location - North Kirklees (covering Dewsbury, Batley and Spenborough)
Responsibilities An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Children’s Community Speech and Language Therapy Service as a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, on a temporary contract. You will be working with children with complex Eating Drinking and Swallowing, and Communication needs across a range of community settings including Child Development Centre, mainstream schools, Special Schools, early year’s settings and homes in North Kirklees. You will assess, diagnose and deliver care to children and young people with eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) and speech, language and communication needs. You will work independently and as a member of the wider MDT to work collaboratively and to provide relevant and child-centred support to families and key colleagues across health, education and social care. Experience of having worked with children with EDS and complex SLCN across a range of settings is considered essential as is having a relevant degree qualification in Speech and Language Therapy. A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential, as you will be responsible for maintaining your own clinical knowledge and skills. You will work as part of the Children’s Community Team, which includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Children’s Community Nursing, alongside a highly supportive team of Speech and Language Therapists. Induction, training, professional development and regular supervision will be available to the successful applicant. This post is subject to a DBS check and you must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post. This role is not applicable for sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. To find out more about Locala see our Thrive Strategy
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Specialist Speech And Language Therapist- Complex Needs/Eating, Drinking And Swallowing employer: LOCALA
Locala is an exceptional employer for Occupational Therapists, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in Merfield, UK. With a focus on employee growth and development, our Intermediate Care Team provides opportunities to lead and innovate in patient care while making a tangible impact on the community. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values compassion, teamwork, and the pursuit of excellence in rehabilitation services.
