Specialist Speech and Language Therapist HCC622500

Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding and varied role where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? If so, join our friendly and supportive Education and Inclusion Therapy Service as Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, where you'll be part of a passionate team delivering high quality speech and language therapy across areas including Winchester, Eastleigh, Havant, East Hampshire, Hart and Rushmoor.

Your role will be based predominantly within specialist settings for children and young people with environments designed for children with learning difficulties and/or Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work within a well established, respected service in a high performing local authority. With a term-time only contract, this role offers excellent work-life balance and is broadly equivalent to an NHS Band 7 position. It's ideal for you 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 people.
• Work collaboratively with education staff, families and multi agency professionals to develop and implement effective and meaningful support plans.
• Deliver services predominantly within specialist educational settings for children with learning difficulties, SEMH needs and/or autism.
• Support capacity building work within schools and educational settings, contributing to training, whole school communication strategies and policy developments.
• Offer clinical and managerial supervision to Speech and Language Therapists within the team.
• Support service development through activities such as developing care pathways and school cluster lead.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and ensure adherence to professional and organisational standards.
• Travel across Hampshire to deliver services in various settings. Caseloads will be allocated predominantly within your geographical area of Hampshire.

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 people.
• Access 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 development.
• A 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 career.
• Opportunities for career progression and involvement in service innovation. The Service comprises Speech and Language Therapists at an equivalent level to roles in the NHS of Band 5,6,7 and 8a and b allowing for progression. There are also opportunities to work alongside our Occupational Therapists.
• Access 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 advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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)

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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)

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