Job summary
To
assess children and develop implement speech and language therapy intervention
to ensure that the Council achieves its strategic aims for all pupils,
including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
To
provide a speech and language therapy service to Merton PMLD complex needs special
school at specialist and targeted levels.
To
work as a member of the Speech and Language Therapy Team and the SEND
Integrated Service and so contribute to building the capacity of Merton Schools
to include pupils with SEN and disabilities.
Main duties of the job
Assess, diagnose and
plan and deliver interventions for mainstream pupils who have a range of speech
and language needs including: language delay, language disorder; speech delay,
speech disorder, selective mutism, social communication difficulties and
disorders; speech and language difficulties related to hearing impairment, and
global delay.
To
work directly with schools and settings through a range of intervention,
including where appropriate: -
class/pupil
observation
assessment/reports
advice
in relation to individual pupils
modelling
good practice
training
to enable school staff to implement programmes.
providing
support to SENCOs and other members of staff
To
provide a SLT service to schools and settings, offering advice and support to
mainstream and ARP colleagues in developing inclusive provision, either
formally through consultation and training or through direct work in schools
and settings.
About us
At Merton Council, we are Merton UnitedOne Borough, One
Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future,
and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our
communities.
Merton Council is a friendly and ambitious council that is
committed to the diverse communities who live here and to creating a healthier
future for local people through its joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy. We are
looking for people who resonate with the councils values which can be viewed
atValues | Work for
Merton | Merton Council
We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages
creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the
community.
Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of
the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible
working.
There are great transport links to the Civic Centre, with
the Morden Northern Line Underground Station very close by, with travel into
central London taking just 25 minutes. We are also a 10-minute walk from Morden
Road Tram Stop and both Morden South and South Merton Railway Stations.
Please see our why work for us page on our website for more
information about a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer
flexibility to suit youWork
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver speech and language
services following professional guidelines from the RCSLT and adhering to
departmental and HCPC standards.
To work in partnership with
the Merton Speech and Language Therapy Team Manager for the purpose of service
development and to be part of a workforce committed to raising attainment for
pupils in Merton schools through inclusive education.To undertake all duties and
interactions with colleagues, partner providers and customers fairly, without
unlawful discrimination and with due regard to the Councils Diversity and
Equality in Employment and Service Delivery policies.
To carry out duties and
responsibilities in accordance with the Councils Core Values, Equal
Opportunities Policy, Health and Safety Policy and all other borough and
departmental policies and procedures, in particular the non-smoking policy and
confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act.
To maintain a working
environment in which diversity is respected and responded to and equality of
opportunity is promoted.
To ensure complaints are
responded to in accordance with the Customer Complaints Procedure.
To use computers and other ICT
in the normal performance of the duties of the post. To report robust information relating to the
relevant performance indicators and any other relevant targets in accordance
with the Councils Data Quality Strategy and to work proactively with the
Language and Learning Support Team Manager to improve data quality where issues
around timeliness or robustness of data have been identified.
To be a full member of the
team and work in collaboration with all other agencies to ensure co-ordination
of services and best use of resources.
To brief the Merton Speech and
Language Therapy Team Manager on all matters which are likely to be subject to
publicity whether positive or negative.
To contribute to the
development of effective teamwork participating in established communication
systems, team training and regular team meetings.
To act under the supervision
of Merton SALT Team within the SENDIS team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver speech and language
services following professional guidelines from the RCSLT and adhering to
departmental and HCPC standards.
To work in partnership with
the Merton Speech and Language Therapy Team Manager for the purpose of service
development and to be part of a workforce committed to raising attainment for
pupils in Merton schools through inclusive education.To undertake all duties and
interactions with colleagues, partner providers and customers fairly, without
unlawful discrimination and with due regard to the Councils Diversity and
Equality in Employment and Service Delivery policies.
To carry out duties and
responsibilities in accordance with the Councils Core Values, Equal
Opportunities Policy, Health and Safety Policy and all other borough and
departmental policies and procedures, in particular the non-smoking policy and
confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act.
To maintain a working
environment in which diversity is respected and responded to and equality of
opportunity is promoted.
To ensure complaints are
responded to in accordance with the Customer Complaints Procedure.
To use computers and other ICT
in the normal performance of the duties of the post. To report robust information relating to the
relevant performance indicators and any other relevant targets in accordance
with the Councils Data Quality Strategy and to work proactively with the
Language and Learning Support Team Manager to improve data quality where issues
around timeliness or robustness of data have been identified.
To be a full member of the
team and work in collaboration with all other agencies to ensure co-ordination
of services and best use of resources.
To brief the Merton Speech and
Language Therapy Team Manager on all matters which are likely to be subject to
publicity whether positive or negative.
To contribute to the
development of effective teamwork participating in established communication
systems, team training and regular team meetings.
To act under the supervision
of Merton SALT Team within the SENDIS team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and hold a valid HCPC registration?
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Are you a qualified Speech and Language Therapist and hold a valid HCPC registration?
Desirable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
