Job Description:
Basic Grade Speech & Language Therapist
• The Childrens Disability Network Team is seeking a Basic Grade Speech and Language Therapist to support children and their families with complex needs arising from intellectual, physical, and/or sensory disabilities.
About the Role:
As a valuable member of the CDNT, you will provide a quality evidence-based service in line with family centred practice and Progressing Disability Services (PDS) principles. You will work within a large supportive inter-disciplinary team across various clinical settings, providing direct and targeted supports to children and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide a combination of direct and targeted supports to children and their families.
• Work as part of a large, vibrant, SLT Department across St. Michaels House.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team framework to deliver an evidence-based communication and FEDS service.
• Develop skills within a dynamic and varied clinical caseload, including early communication development, use of high-tech AAC systems, neuro-affirmative therapeutic approaches, Aversive Feeding and FEDS.
Requirements:
Essential Criteria:
• Hold a B.Sc degree (Clinical Speech and Language Studies) or equivalent qualification.
• Be fully registered and have proven post-qualification or clinical placement experience working with children with complex needs arising from a disability.
We Offer:
• Excellent clinical governance structures, including regular CDNM line management and clinical supervision from an assigned Senior SLT.
• Structured and funded CPD systems to support professional development goals.
• Opportunities for structured development of FEDS clinical competencies within a large, well-established paediatric FEDS team.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application to the HR Department. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.