Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Technical Instructor

Job summary

We're looking for someone:

• To work as a member of the CTT who undertake highly skilled and specific therapy programmes to children in schools, at the Orchards centre and in other community locations.

• To implement treatment programmes for children on the speech and language therapy caseload and /or occupational therapy caseload who require therapy to be delivered by telephone, virtual (video) or face to face.

• To combine programmes for speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy as required.

• To run sessions independently and with other members of the CTT.

• To provide appropriate advice to families, carers and school staff in a variety of settings and feedback to the appropriate therapists.

Main duties of the job

This role is predominantly to work with children in early years (2yrs +) and early primary school years. Often working with non-speaking children who may have developmental delays, challenging behaviour and/or children being assessed for neurodivergent conditions.

About us

So what else?

• This is your chance to join a progressive and innovative service in a social enterprise that is patient and staff focused - you'll even have the opportunity to become an MCH shareholder.
• We encourage staff to get involved in exploring new ways of working and service development.
• We'll provide well established, in-service training, one to one supervision, and appraisals with regular support.
• You'll be able to develop your skills in a friendly and supportive team.

Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important work life balance is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.

The small print

• Informal visits can be arranged on request.
• We will offer you the choice of two pension schemes; the NHS Pension scheme and the scottish widows group pension scheme.
• MCH encourages all staff to be double COVID vaccinated to protect themselves, their colleagues, their family and their patients.