About this role
Job summary
Looking for a rewarding and varied role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Join our friendly and supportive Education and Inclusion Therapy Service as a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, where youll be part of a passionate team delivering high quality speech and language therapy across areas including Winchester, Eastleigh, Havant, East Hampshire, Hart and Rushmoora
An exciting opportunity to work within specialist settings for children and young people, where purpose designed environments support those with learning difficulties and/or Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Collaborating closely with a team of therapists across a range of care pathways, youll deliver a high quality special school service across Hampshire for children aged 5 and 25. There are opportunities to broaden your experience by working in other areas, including early intervention, mainstream schools and working directly with children and families, making a meaningful impact at every stage of their journey
An opportunity to work in a well established, respected service in a high performing local authority. The term-time only contract offers excellent work-life balance and is broadly equivalent to NHS Band 7. Its ideal if you have Band 6/7 level experience in NHS, local authority or educational settings and are looking to develop your specialist practice, manage a more complex caseload, and lead on high quality EHCP provision
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist speech and language therapy assessments and evidence based interventions for children and young peopleWork collaboratively with education staff, families and multi-agency professionals to develop and implement effective and meaningful support plansDeliver services within specialist educational settings for children with learning difficulties, SEMH needs and/or autismSupport capacity building work within schools and educational settings, contribute to training, whole school communication strategies and policy developmentsOffer clinical/managerial supervision to Speech and Language Therapists in the teamSupport service development through activities such as developing care pathways and school cluster leadMaintain accurate and timely clinical records ensuring adherence to professional and organisational standardsTravel across Hampshire to deliver services
What were looking for
Qualified Speech and Language Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions CouncilExperience of and strong passion for supporting children and young people across education, NHS or community settings, with a range of SEN needs, including severe learning difficulties, autism and/or SEMHStrong communication and interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with schools, families and professionalsFlexible, proactive and reflective approach, with strong organisational and problem solving skillsCommitment to ongoing professional developmentConfidence using IT systems
About us
Be part of a warm, highly skilled, well-established and respected Therapy Service team who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young peopleAccess to a comprehensive induction and on-going training opportunities. We have a strong CPD offer both using internal expertise in regular Bitesize sessions as well as external supervision where required for developmentA supportive team environment with regular clinical supervision delivered by a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist suited to your caseload, and managerial supervision from a Therapist in your geographical area, alongside strong peer support to help you develop both clinically and in your careerOpportunities for career progression and involvement in service innovationAccess to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial adviceA competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
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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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Employer details Employer name Hampshire County Council
Address Elizabeth II Court
The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8UB
Employer's website https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)