Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SALT) with an interest and experience in Early Years, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC), and Dysphagia to join our friendly, supportive, and well-established team.
This band 6 post allows you the opportunity to specialise as an early years therapist and also as a dysphagia/AAC specialist. You will work closely with families to support them to develop their children's speech, language, and communication skills in Children and Family Hubs and clinic settings. You will also work as a member of the MDT in Hackney Ark child development centre, supporting children with a range of complex needs to develop their communication skills and eating, drinking, and swallowing skills.
Main Duties of the Job
- Work closely with a team of highly supportive & dedicated SaLTs in Children and Family Hubs and with SALTs and a wide MDT at Hackney Ark Child Development Centre
- Develop your knowledge and skills of early communication development, AAC, and Dysphagia
- Develop specialist skills working with young children in a community setting
- Develop leadership skills, and be involved in service development including QI
- Raise awareness of SLCN and Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing Skills
- Develop strong working relationships with a range of staff in and out of SaLT
About Us Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £47,951 to £56,863 a year pro rata p.a. inc.
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
Requirements
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent (Post-Graduate Diploma or MSc in Speech and Language therapy leading to registration with HCPC)
- Health and Care Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Successful completion of short courses related to Early Years
- Successful completion of short courses related to AAC and Dysphagia
- Post-graduate experience in relevant specialist area
- Evidence of having received mentoring support in the relevant specialist area
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to SaLT students
- Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening, tact, and empathy