Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team?in a rewarding education setting?? ?
Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider speech and language therapy network that meets regularly for training & development?
Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist SaLT assessment and intervention fostering independence within an education setting?
How about working for an employer who has been awarded a ’Great Place to Work’ for the 6th year running?? ?
Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?!* It doesn’t have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group!?
Job Title:?Speech and Language Therapist?
Location:?Ashley Park – Epsom & Walton-on-Thames, Surrey KT18 7LR (some working across both sites but main focus at Epsom site)
Salary:? Up to £53,200 FTE DOE ?????
Hours: ??37.5 hours per week 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon - Fri?
Contract:?????Permanent (Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances)
In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out.? Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils.?This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key.
About Outcomes First Group
At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child has the ability to thrive when given access to a learning environment designed for their success. We exist to provide, champion and develop an exceptional education that is research-led and tailored around the abilities and aspirations of the individual - a commitment that shapes tomorrow’s leaders, cultivates a lifelong love of learning and equips young minds to craft their own bright futures.
At the heart of our philosophy lies a unique blend of tradition and innovation. We champion smaller class sizes, personalised learning plans and a curriculum that prepares students for success both in and beyond the classroom, evidenced in a 97% success rate in guiding our leavers into education, employment or training.
As the largest and most accomplished organisation in our sector, we have the capability to invest in forward-thinking initiatives and resources based on the needs of the individual pupil, rather than the collective. This investment creates consistent and measurable results for our pupils and teams.
Outcomes First Group operates a number of specialist education and care brands across the UK, including Blenheim Schools, each delivering tailored provision to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
To find out more about our segments and expert services, visit: Our Services & Schools - Outcomes First Group?
The role:?
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist to join our in-house clinical team at Ashley Park school
Working collaboratively with the education team, you will support the embedding of clinical excellence at a whole school level for pupils who may have experienced developmental trauma, be neurodivergent or have SEMH needs. ?You will work within the OFG pyramid model of clinical delivery, working in an MDT to target support at a whole school level where possible. You will be supported by the standards team and the OFG Speech and Language Therapy Ways of Working. This will guide your practice within an education setting and clarify your roles and responsibilities, while taking into account the requirements of your governing and professional bodies. You will be supported in case management and planning work, any required assessments and interventions by the Lead Clinician and your designated clinical supervisor. You will also contribute to staff training and consultation as required.?This post would suit a resilient, creative, flexible and enthusiastic individual.?
Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them.?We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK.? With this in mind, we are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support.
Location: Ashley Park – Surrey – Ashley Park School forms part of our Options Autism brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting up to children aged 5 – 11
*Ashley Park School
*Education - Options Autism
For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.??
Essential Criteria:?
*Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree in Speech and Language Therapy
*HCPC registered
*Some relevant experience in a previously held job of engaging and working with individuals presenting with complex and diverse communication profiles
*Some knowledge of neurodiversity and trauma informed practice
*Some experience of multi-disciplinary working in a range of settings
*Some experience of communicating with/working with families/relatives and carers
*An interest in developing knowledge and skills in different areas of SaLT practice
*Good relationship building, analytical and judgmental skills
*Good communication skills (oral and written)
*Good time management and organisational skillsCompetent