Speech and Language Therapist in London

To manage a personal caseload and work as part of a team of speech and language therapists and therapy assistants. The responsibility, as a member of the team, is to develop the provision of an efficient and effective speech and language therapy service to learners at Queen Alexandra College.

Key Responsibilities

• Accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of learners and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities, resources and time.
• Provide clinical assessment for learners with a range of conditions, disabilities and complex social and functional needs.
• Provide appropriate direct and indirect interventions and strategies for learners.
• Provide support to academic staff and relevant stakeholders to maximise the communication environment for students.
• Actively participate in departmental in-service training programmes by attending and delivering presentations, tutorials, individual training sessions, peer review, external courses and professional clinical interest groups.
• Facilitate speech and language therapy representation at relevant MDT meetings to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service and to integrate recommendations into the overall college programme.
• Ensure learner records are kept to a level that satisfies clinical standards and meet the needs of the college.
• In coordination with relevant college staff, follow the dysphagia referral and support process.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the post.
• Promote the college values of enabling, collaboration, respect, integrity, excellence and inclusion and lead by example at all times.

Departmental Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team within the Speech and Language Therapy Department and the wider Multi‐Disciplinary Team including the Behaviour Team and Class staff.
• Participate in regular departmental meetings.
• Contribute to the quality review of the service and adapt practice and provision as needed.

Professional Development

• Maintain personal development through use of off‐site and in‐house training, contact and involvement with relevant special interest groups, attendance of in‐service training, and review of literature to complete the CPD required by the RCSLT.

Personal Development

• Participate in learning and development activity relevant to performance in the post or to the College as a whole.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other duties not listed above that are commensurate with the role, as directed by Senior Managers.

The above list is indicative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. The responsibilities and duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to enable the efficient and effective running of the College.

Safeguarding Statement

Queen Alexandra College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all staff and volunteers are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards the health and wellbeing of our students/clients. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two employment references.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Relevant degree 2:2 and above.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Completed or willing to work towards completion of Newly Qualified Practitioner's Competencies.
• Can communicate clearly and effectively and relate well with all stakeholders.
• Ability to form and promote positive relationships with staff, students, relatives/carers and other agencies and professionals.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload within the allocated caseload and other duties.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Registered with RCSLT.

Benefits

• Access to on site car parking.
• Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF).
• Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff.
• QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing.
• BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services.
• Annual Flu vaccination/voucher.
• Access to other benefit/discount schemes such as Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers.
• Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off.
• Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling).
• Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities.
• Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes).
• Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period).
• Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service.
• Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria).
• Occupational sick pay (based on length of service).
• On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation).
• Support for training/CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding).
• Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.

This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and/or change.