Speech and Language Therapist

Post: Speech and Language Therapist (SaLT) 0.4

(This is a 2 day per week role for term time only)

(Bands 5-7)

Our belief

RSBC believes that every blind young person should have the chance to live life without limits.

By giving young people the essential skills to take control of their life, they can unleash their true potential.

• To provide a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy provision within our educational establishment for students with Visual Impairment & additional special educational, health and care needs.
• To be a source of clinical expertise and advice on Speech and Language Therapy and work collaboratively with therapists and other colleagues, students, their families, carers and multi-disciplinary teams to ensure effective interventions & outcomes.
• Working at all times to Health Professionals Council guidelines and The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists standards.

Education and Professional Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Membership of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Registration with Health Professions Council.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience of students with complex special needs.
• Experience of working independently.
• Knowledge of varying disabilities.
• Awareness of current legislation particularly relating to students in education.
• Highly specialist assessment and treatment skills.

Please contact Gemma at Piers Meadows for a full job spec.