Speech and Language Therapist

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Oxford

Salary: £41,672 – £47,672 per year (experience dependent).

Job type: Permanent, Part time.

Here at The Mulberry Bush, our work transforms the lives of all those affected by childhood trauma, through specialist therapeutic services. We’re looking for individuals to join our ever-growing team to maintain our professional and industry renowned standards.

If you are looking for an opportunity to bring your own ideas, energy and enthusiasm into a highly positive environment where the emphasis is on encouraging all aspects of pupil development, learning and growth, we believe that The Mulberry Bush School will provide you with the challenge and fulfilment you require.

*Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

The Role:

Working closely with all departments of the Mulberry Bush School to further develop the provision of Speech and Language Therapy you will be responsible for:

– Providing assessment of children’s communication needs, write reports, carry out therapy and offer training and consultation for MBS staff across departments.

– Contributing to the MDT thinking around a child’s needs and ensure that all staff are supporting children’s communication across the school.

– Ensuring that information the school provides for the children is accessible.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide comprehensive speech and language services to pupils.
• Become familiar with the development, medical and educational histories as well as the EHCP needs of pupils.
• Devise and implement individual therapy programmes as required.
• Provide practical advice to support classroom staff in facilitating the language development of children.
• Provide individual and group training for staff where appropriate.
• Engage in activities of the school as a therapeutic community.
• Promote the school’s ethos within children’s networks (professional and family).
• Maintain records according to RCSLT standards and departmental policy.
• Contribute on evaluation of prospective pupils by advising on their speech, language and communication needs.
• Ensure good practise at all times in relation to anti-discriminator practise and the rights of individuals to personal beliefs, identify and choice.
• To carry out any other duties relevant to the post as required by the Head of Therapies and Networks Team.

Essential & Desirable Skills:

• Speech & Language Therapy degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children.
• Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Hold relevant qualifications and current registration with the ability to work within the parameters of the professional code of conduct.
• Experience working with children with behaviour difficulties (desirable).
• Interest in learning about psychodynamic theory (desirable).
• Understanding of communication needs associated with difficulties (desirable).

Benefits:

• 50 days annual leave pro rata
• Employer contribution pension
• High level of support and supervision
• Staff Wellbeing Scheme
• Discounted Better Leisure Membership!
• On-Site Car Parking
• Sick Pay
• Competitive Salary!

Additional Information:

The Mulberry Bush School is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and be prepared to undertake a criminal background check by the DBS.

**Deadline for applications – Monday 20^th February 2023**

**Applicants will be invited to visit The Mulberry Bush on Monday 6^th February 2023 (approx. 1000-1400hrs)** – Please let Lucy Lowe know if you would like to attend the visit. It is strongly recommended that anyone who is thinking of applying attends.

**Interview date – Monday 27^th February 2023**

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Speech Therapist, Languages, Paediatrics Speech Therapist, Senior Speech and Language Therapist, Lead Speech and Language Therapist, Speech Therapy, Adult Acute Speech Therapist, Speech Therapist Disability Assessor, SEND, Speech and Language Teaching Assistant will also be considered for this role.