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

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.

Summary/ Job Purpose:
* To provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to children in mainstream schools with a Hillingdon EHCP who are attending out of borough mainstream schools and who have an identified speech, language, communication need.
* To provide a specialist speech and language therapy service to children who are being electively home educated (and who have a mainstream profile)
* To be responsible for providing specialist assessment, diagnosis & therapy packages into schools for these identified children.
* To train and support school staff & parents, in order for them to implement therapy advice effectively.
* To provide face to face and remote support as needed - and to explore new ways of delivering remote therapy
* To write updated annual review reports in a timely manner
* To ensure that the needs of the children as specified in their EHCP are delivered
* To prioritise the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children at all times
* To support the service to achieve Key Performance Indicators and maintain Target Activity Levels
* To take part in/lead on audits and projects for the team/service
* To contribute to, and provide feedback about, possible developments in the team
* To provide buddying and informal support for less experienced staff
* To provide formal supervision for less experienced staff, as needed

Main Responsibilities
Clinical
1.1 To assess, develop and implement specialist Speech and Language Therapy treatment.
1.2 To provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes.
1.3 To demonstrate highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children.
1.4 To facilitate relevant professionals/parents to carry out speech and language therapy care plans/strategies/advice
1.5 To monitor the effectiveness of speech and language therapy care plans/strategies/advice being delivered by other relevant professionals/parents and adjust as necessary
1.6 To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment seeking advice as appropriate
1.7 To develop clear packages of care based on best practice and differential diagnosis and to use specialist clinical knowledge to inform case management.
1.8 To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures.
1.9 To keep up to date with new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in own specialist clinical area.
1.10 To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice with peers and supervisors and identify own strengths and development needs.
1.11 To manage own complex caseload independently and to prioritise workload using specialist skills, accessing support as appropriate
1.12 To use excellent communication skills.
1.13 To recognise potential breakdown and conflict when it occurs and seek advice and support to resolve from a supervisor/team leader/ senior therapist
1.14 To use appropriate strategies to manage aggressive behaviour within the work place, and to report any incidences of aggressive behaviour.
1.15 To ensure that children, their families and schools are involved in the planning and implementation of their care
1.16 To listen to the concerns of children, families and schools and provide support as appropriate.
1.17 To maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of children & their families, especially when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the child's difficulties and its implications.
1.18 To evaluate own delivery and to be accountable for own professional actions and decisions, and recognise own professional boundaries seeking advice as appropriate from supervisor/ team leader.

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.