Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

•      To work within a team of Speech and Language Therapists to provide a multi-agency approach to the identification and support for young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) across the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney.

•      To assess the needs for, develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment to children within the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney presenting with a wide range of speech, language, and communication difficulties including the need for Augmentative and Alternative Communication systems.

•      To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties.

•      To provide a service working closely with parents/carers; pre-schools, school age and other relevant professionals.

•      To provide training to staff as relevant to the post e.g. specific in-service training across the setting to a variety of audiences (parents, colleagues, school settings).

•      To provide agreed supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.

•      To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The Guernsey Band 6 salary range from 1st Jan is £41,544 - £56,090 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 higher penalty rates; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.

Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.

Requirements

• Hold a recognised SLT Qualification at degree level
• Current registration or pending registraion with the RCSLT and HCPC Registration

Benefits

• Higher then UK Salary
• Bonus scheme
• 20% Income tax flat rate
• Relocation Directive including substantial accommodation support 

Contact Kelley.walsh@cplhealthcare.com or phone +353864117886