Speech and language therapist to lead the therapy and wellbeing team at Nash College, one of the education colleges run by Shaftesbury Group, a disability charity. The role combines clinical assessment and intervention for students with SEND and health conditions with line management of therapists, nurses and assistants. Roughly 70% of time is clinical and 30% goes to leadership, audit and service development, with a seat on the college senior leadership team. Applicants must hold current HCPC registration, and sponsorship may be considered.
What the job involves
- Deliver speech and language therapy assessment, intervention and review for students with SEND and health conditions
- Lead the local therapy and wellbeing team, including therapists, nurses and assistants
- Provide clinical supervision, guidance and support to team members
- Adapt interventions to students' cognitive ability, sensory needs, behaviour and communication style
- Support the use of AAC, visual support and other communication strategies
- Work with education staff, families and external agencies to help students meet their goals
- Maintain a varied clinical caseload
- Support local governance, including audits, quality improvement and service development
- Contribute to Nash College Senior Leadership Team and to integrated working across provision
- Maintain standards of care, safety and compliance
- Split time roughly 70% clinical and 30% leadership, quality improvement and service development
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in speech and language therapy
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration
- RCSLT membership
Experience
- Working with young people with SEND and a range of conditions, or transferable skills
- Supervising, mentoring or supporting other staff
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and professional standards
- Strong communication, organisational and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
- Excellent clinical skills
- Excellent leadership skills
Other
- Managing multiple priorities effectively
- Calm, adaptable and empathetic approach
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Speech & Language Therapist/Therapy and Wellbeing Team Lead employer: Shaftesbury group
At Shaftesbury, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values each team member's contribution to our mission of making a meaningful difference in people's lives. Located in Gateshead, we offer a supportive work culture with generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing. Join us to be part of a passionate team where your skills and dedication will be recognised and rewarded, all while helping others thrive.
