Speech and Language Therapist - Lancashire

Due to service expansion, we are seeking a Speech Language Therapist to join our highly supportive team working collaboratively with children, families and members of the children’s workforce in the Lancashire area, covering mainly Blackpool.

We welcome applicants who share our mission, vision and values and who are committed to working with others, using innovative and evidence based practices. The SLT will work with other SLTs, SLT Assistants within our regional team to deliver Hanen It Takes Two to Talk programmes and generalist services within mainstream schools.

We ensure that our team members have all the resources, support and training they require to deliver an outstanding service and they have achievable workloads.

Salary: £24,907 - £35,392 per year (depending on experience)

Hours:  Full-time 37.5 hours per week.

Part-time and/ or Term Time Only hours will also be considered if requested. Please indicate this preference on your application.

Suggested start date: Dec 2021

Essential Requirements:

• Commitment to Communicate’s mission, vision and values.
• Speech and Language Therapy Degree or Masters.
• Experience of working with children, their parents and the workforce to support communication development.
• Respect for confidential information.
• Registration with RCSLT and HCPC.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable Requirements:

• 3+ years experience practicing as an SLT.
• Experience of preventative approach with families and workforce.
• Licensed to deliver ‘It Takes Two to Talk®’- The Hanen Program® for Parents of Children with Language Delays or willingness to access training.
• Drivers licence.

Core Responsibilities:

• To support the delivery of Universal and Targeted Speech, Language and Communication services within Blackpool.
• To provide Speech and Language Therapy Services to children as a member of the Education Team.
• Contribute to the evaluation and monitoring of services.
• Access clinical supervision, peer support and mentoring.
• Be committed to continuing professional development and gaining wider experience and expertise through clinical training and support.

The successful candidate will undergo Enhanced DBS checks and will be registered members of RCSLT and HCPC.

Equality and diversity are hugely important to Communicate SLT, and applications are welcomed from talented people from all experiences and perspectives.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 8th October. 

Reference ID: SLT-L/B 2021