About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapies team, assessing a young person in York
This is an excellent opportunity to deliver specialist speech and language therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with complex communication needs to develop functional communication skills, increase independence and thrive within their educational environmnet.
Main duties of the job
Deliver 3-hour initial assessment with report (Non-EHCNA)
Promote and inclusive approach
Maintain accurate clinical records, liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team and produce report as required
About us
KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mental health and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.
Job description Job responsibilities
Speech and Language Therapist
KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mentalhealthand brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities,schoolsand families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.
We are looking for an experiencedSpeech and Language Therapistto join our Therapies team, assessinga young person in York.
This is an excellent opportunity to deliver specialist speech and language therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with complex communication needs to develop functional communication skills, increase independence and thrive within their educational environment.
The Role
Deliver 3-hour initial assessment with report (non EHCNA)
Promote an inclusive approach
Maintainaccurateclinical records, liaise with the wider multidisciplinaryteamand produce report asrequired
About You
We'relooking for someone who has experience of working with children and young people who present with:
ADHD
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Language Disorder effecting receptive and expressive language skills
Challenges with inference and verbal reasoning
Difficulties producing multisyllable words accurately
Social communication challenges
Movement seeking and lack of maintaining attention
Needs verbal prompts to complete daily activities
What We Offer
£70 per hour
£40 per hour travel time
55p per mile mileage
Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school,familyand young person.
Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.
Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.
This is acritical rolewith aSeptember start, and we are keen to hear from Speech and Language Therapists who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, evidence-based practice.
Person Specification
Therapist Essential
ADHD
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Language Disorder effecting receptive and expressive language skills
Challenges with inference and verbal reasoning
Difficulties producing multisyllable words accurately
Social communication challenges
Movement seeking and lack of maintaining attention
Needs verbal prompts to complete daily activities
Desirable
None
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd
Address York
York
North Yorkshire
YO43 3GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)