Mediplacements are looking to recruit a band 6 Speech and Language Therapist for a locum position with our client in Oxfordshire.

The pay for this position is £23-£28 per hour, and we are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible for an ongoing duration.

Successful candidates must be HCPC registered.

We have a vacancy for a skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join
our dedicated and supportive inter-disciplinary team, who support the best outcomes for
the students through holistic and integrated programmes. You will work alongside
another Speech and language Therapist in addition to a Speech and Language Therapy
assistant and school staff implementing 1:1 and group SLT input. You will provide a
range of intervention including individual and group therapy sessions, support and train
parents and staff along with universal level provision. You will be offered relevant
training, support and supervision. The main focus of the role will be to assess and support
the students holistic communication needs, facilitating in promoting the learning and
personal development of the pupils, ensuring they make best use of the educational
opportunities available to them.

The role will involve:
Managing a caseload and work with autonomy and independence.
Participate as an active member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Undertake appropriate formal and informal assessment, with a focus on the holistic
needs of the student.
Provide therapeutic interventions independently for a range of Speech and Language
related difficulties including, but not exclusive to: Developmental Language Disorder,
Autism, Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder, Phonological disorders, Dyspraxia,
and Stammering.

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION
The successful candidate will:
* Have a SaLT degree/Qualification.
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* MRCSLT Registration
* Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Good assessment & organisational skills
* Experience of health & social care policy / local & national agendas as they relate to
disabled people
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Passionate about supporting children with communication difficulties.
* Ensure all pupils are safe in our care and that safeguarding procedures are followed
at all times
* Assessment of a range of communication difficulties
* Use of standardised and non-standardised assessments (clinical observations)
* Report writing for annual reviews, outside agencies and EHCP applications.
* Implementation of therapy sessions on the basis of assessments and EHCP
specifications where appropriate
* Provision of therapy programmes for school and home use
* Organisation of small group therapy sessions
* Collaboration with student, Parents, Teaching staff, Occupational Therapist and
Creative Arts and Play Therapist and voluntary organisations where appropriate.
* Monitoring and reviewing of interventions
* Contributions to IEPs
* Meetings with parents
* Attendance at SEN Team meetings
* Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to
individual needs
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
* Promote self-esteem and independence in all students
* Provide feedback to pupils, teaching staff and parents in relation to progress and
achievement
* Contribute to the maintenance of a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment.
* Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line
with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own
behaviour

If you're interested in working as a locum speech therapist with Mediplacements, apply now!

When you work with Mediplacements, you will have access to a range of benefits that will support you in your role. Our dedicated one-to-one service ensures that you have the support you need to thrive in your role. Our fast-track registration process allows you to start your new role as soon as possible. The excellent rates of pay, and assistance with travel and accommodation are designed to make your transition as smooth as possible. We also offer weekly pay that is always on time, and access to exclusive NHS and private sector jobs. There is no registration fee, and you will have access to free online training.

If you are not available for this position, we encourage you to refer a friend and take advantage of our £250 referral bonus. T&C's apply.