Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Hereford based - Term time only - 4 days per week (0.72 x FTE)
FTE: £40,763 - £47,205 FTE depending on experience.
The Speech and Language Therapy team at National Star has a key role in ensuring that students with a wide range of complex physical and learning disabilities gain the skills and confidence to communicate effectively as part of their journey towards living as independently as possible.
We are currently looking for additional support for our team of Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists. This role will be based primarily in Hereford but may require travel to our other sites on Worcester, South Wales and Cheltenham as required.
You will provide assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of therapy programmes for learners with complex communication needs, to support their development and learning across all elements of their curriculum, as well as close multidisciplinary working with our Student Technology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Education, Nursing and Residential teams, and external stakeholders such as NHS Specialist AAC hubs and AAC manufacturers/suppliers.
You will demonstrate excellent professional knowledge and experience, underpinned by current evidence based practice; including complex AAC assessment and intervention programmes. You must hold a recognised Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists degree level qualification; and membership of The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.
Pay: £40,763.00-£47,205.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
