Job Description
Pulse is currently searching for an experienced Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist who can provide overall support, working in a specialist secondary school with pupils who have autism and learning disabilities. This post is based in Kingsbury.About the role:As a Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist you’ll be working across 2 specialist school with pupils aged 3-19, who have a wide range of health conditions such as PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD and the therapy team is an integral part of pupils accessing the curriculum. There is close working with families and school staff, NHS and social care teams, and the onsite multidisciplinary team, including nurses, dieticians and paediatricians. Full-time 36 hours per week or part-time flexible hours optional. Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist: Assessing, diagnosing and implementing appropriate management plans for children with a wide range of communication & feeding needs.Using SEND code of practice to resolve and support young people and parents in accessing therapy and educational provision, including contribution to mediation and SEND Tribunal proceedingsmanage department budget.Leading and working proactively within multi-professional teams with evidence of influence in service development.Clinical supervision of others and ability to facilitate therapist, assistant, student and multi-disciplinary development through effective supervision.Design & delivery of training to other professionals. What we are looking for in a Speech and Language Therapist: HCPC Registered The enthusiasm and ability to motivate young children and build on their successes.Experience working with a dysphagia caseload at an expert level.Run internal training for education staffEffective interpersonal skills and ability to support and lead a team effectivelyStrong knowledge and skills to assess/manage the speech and language needs of pupilsKnowledge of curricula: P- Scales, Equals, National Curriculum, Relevant Key Stage Levels What you will get: Flexible working opportunities available.CPD and research opportunities.Local Government Pension Scheme.Employee Assistance Programme, Smart Clinic Why work with Pulse?Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Permanent Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple clients. Access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the country.Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreements. Access to International roles outside of England and the United Kingdom Please note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.