HCPCC registered Speech and Language Therapist

As a speech and language therapist (SLT), you'll provide treatment, care and support to students and young adults at our School, between the age (14-25) who are individuals with special education needs, Autism, LD, MH conditions and with a range of other conditions, including problems with palate, stammering, language delay and voice disorders. These can be caused by a range of issues, including: developmental delays injury illness learning disabilities mental health conditions; and physical disabilities. You'll usually work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Teachers, TAs, other Therapists, Support workers, Academic and School administrative team and will often liaise with students’ family, and carers when developing treatment and support plans. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Your tasks will vary depending on your student and the nature of the problem. However, you'll typically need to: identify the speech and communication difficulty or disorder assess the cause and nature of the problem, for example, congenital problems (such as cleft palate) or acquired disorders after a stroke or injury, or a developmental delay due to LD or MH conditions devise and deliver a suitable treatment programme, working on a one-to-one basis or in groups, to enable each of the students to improve as much as possible review and revise the programme as appropriate advise carers and family on implementing a treatment programme and train other professionals in therapy delivery monitor and evaluate students' progress write confidential case notes and reports for the students, as well as information for students, carers and other professionals work within the School team to improve effectiveness of service delivery. conduct personal development reviews with colleagues support other team members in meeting with the objectives set in relation to speech and language development. Additional requirements To practise as a SLT you must be registered with the Health & Care Profess