Total 275 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Cheslea, SW3 6JJ

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification: To complete the first level assessment of the patient's needs and document these on the care plan, planning, delivering and evaluating programmes of care from admission through to discharge/transfer. To gain an understanding of the physiological, psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients with cancer and their families. To develop a positive, realistic and supportive attitude to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met. Using the information obtained from nursing history assessments and from subsequent observations, to identify the patient's individual nursing problems and needs, and to plan and implement care.

Upper Airway Speech and Language Therapist

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working therapist to join the Upper Airway Speech and Language Therapy team, based at the Royal Brompton Hospital. Our ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in breathing and voice difficulties, and an ability to form a positive, effective therapeutic rapport with our patients.

You will receive support and training from the Consultant Upper Airway SLT, treating outpatients with a range of upper airway disorders. You will run the virtual Cough Therapy Group with our cognitive behaviour therapist. There will be opportunities to attend consultant-led clinics and you will have a central role assisting the Consultant SLT in running our highly specialist continuous laryngoscopy during provocation (CLP) clinic. You will be a key member of the upper airway multidiscipinary team, attending our weekly meeting to discuss case management and review laryngoscopy images.

Our Upper Airway Service was established by Professor James Hull over ten years ago for the treatment of patients with chronic cough, laryngeal hypersensitivity, inducible laryngeal obstruction, and voice conditions related to respiratory disease. We are one of the leading centres in the UK with expertise in treating upper airway disorders and receive referrals from home and abroad. We are regularly invited to present at national and international meetings and our work is often reported in the media. Our service has progressed significantly in the last ten years and we have plans for further innovative practice, to ensure that our patients continue to receive the most effective treatment possible.

Our department has a thriving in-service teaching programme, delivered by colleagues with well-established reputations in their specialist area of work. The Trust is extremely supportive of CPD activity and there will be opportunities for audit, research and conference presentations.

To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing speech and language therapy assessment and treatment to own designated caseload of upper airway patients with chronic cough, breathing and voice difficulties, and to maintain up-to-date therapy records.

To use evidence-based principles and current best practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

To be a core member of the upper airway speech and language therapy service and upper airway multidisciplinary team.

To consolidate and develop knowledge and skills through participation in continuous professional development (CPD).

Please see job description attached for full details.


This advert closes on Monday 26 Aug 2024

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Act as a role model for other Pharmacists and pharmacy staff, in line with the values of RM Medicines. To provide clinical and professional leadership and advice to all pharmacy staff working for RM Medicines. To screen, dispense and check prescriptions in accordance with local and national policies, procedures and guidelines, in particular referring any prescribing queries appropriately for confirmation or revision. To implement clinical policies, procedures and prescribing guidelines under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager. To be aware of particular nature of ordering, storage and supply of high cost drugs. To ensure all activity undertaken is consistent with maintaining registration of the premises with GPhC as necessary To ensure the Medicines (Pharmacies) (Responsible Pharmacist) Regulations 2008 are adhered to at all times and ensure the Pharmacy Record is maintained at all times. To contribute to ensuring that up-to-date Standard Operating Procedures are in place and adhered to as required. To work with the wider multi-disciplinary team to enhance and develop the Outpatient Pharmacy service that patients receive, and to continually review pathways to optimise care. To participate in the development of the strategic planning processes for the Outpatient Pharmacy, implementing and monitoring action plans as appropriate. To identify opportunities to improve the Pharmacy environment to drive efficiency and patient safety. To provide professional advice and support to all staff working within the Outpatients Pharmacy, Trust staff and patients to ensure legal and professional pharmaceutical requirements are adhered to. To manage relevant pharmacy staff and contribute to appropriate processes for assessing competency of pharmacy staff and appraisal system resulting in the formulation of appropriate training plans for pharmacy staff. To contribute to the development and effective induction of pharmacy staff. To ensure all disciplinary matters are fairly, promptly and professionally handled including appropriate accurate record keeping.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Working autonomously in ward and outpatient settings to provide complex clinical assessment of the biomechanical, sensory, psychological, cognitive, perceptual, and interpersonal deficits affecting the functioning of individuals with cancer, their families and carers through the use of advanced clinical reasoning. Developing and implementing individual specialised therapeutic rehabilitation programmes specific to patients needs based on activity analysis using a client-centred, problem solving approach. Developing and implementing treatment and educational groups for people with cancer and their carers such as Health & Well Being groups. Taking a lead in areas of advanced Occupational Therapy clinical practice in oncology and palliative care, and providing a consultative resource for other Occupational Therapists across the UK. Assessing and prescribing the complex wheelchair and specialist seating needs e.g. paralysis, dystonia, major surgery, extreme fatigue, pressure relief of patients with cancer.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a leading Cancer Hospital in London, and the Occupational Therapy Department is recruiting to a full time, Band 7 role in our Sutton hospital (which attracts outer London weighting) to work across Paediatrics and Teenagers and Young Adults.
You will be joining a supportive and friendly team of qualified Occupational Therapists working in an acute setting to support needs of children, teenagers and young adults undergoing cancer treatment. There is excellent internal and external CPD opportunities, generous support for study leave, parking onsite, and comprehensive staff benefits via Vivup.

We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role if you are interested in applying. Please contact Denise Pessoa on mariadenise.pessoasilva@rmh.nhs.uk or 0208 661 3090.

The Band 7 Occupational Therapist is responsible for the provision of a high quality and evidence-based service. The post holder is a skilled practitioner, who will act as a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, families and other members of the health care team. The post holder takes a lead role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the occupational therapy service within areas of advanced clinical practice.



The practitioner will be responsible for supervising and overseeing the professional development of the Band 6 Occupational Therapists. In addition, s/he will be involved in education programmes for staff within the hospital as well as externally.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
• Working autonomously in ward and outpatient settings to provide complex clinical assessment of the biomechanical, sensory, psychological, cognitive, perceptual, and interpersonal deficits affecting the functioning of individuals with cancer, their families and carers through the use of advanced clinical reasoning.
• Developing and implementing individual specialised therapeutic rehabilitation programmes specific to patient’s needs based on activity analysis using a client-centred, problem solving approach.
• Developing and implementing treatment and educational groups for people with cancer and their carers such as Health & Well Being groups.
• Taking a lead in areas of advanced Occupational Therapy clinical practice in oncology and palliative care, and providing a consultative resource for other Occupational Therapists across the UK.
• Assessing and prescribing the complex wheelchair and specialist seating needs e.g. paralysis, dystonia, major surgery, extreme fatigue, pressure relief of patients with cancer.


This advert closes on Monday 19 Aug 2024

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We are delighted to provide an opportunity for an eighteen-month band 5 rotation, across an acute oncology hospital and community trust. This post involves 9 months in the Chelsea Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (RMH) and 9 months in the Central London Community Healthcare Trust ( CLCH), where you will be based in a community setting.

Your role at RMH will involve assessment, diagnosis, and management of communication and swallowing issues in adults with a variety of cancers, the majority of which will be head and neck cancer. You will have an opportunity to take part in FEES and videofluoroscopy assessments. The caseload will involve both in and outpatients.

Your role at CLCH will involve assessment and treatment of communication, eating and drinking difficulties with adults with learning disability in the community- intervention will be community based with home visits across the Inner North West London Boroughs of Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham. We will also offer learning opportunities in paediatrics and adult community services. There will be multi professional working with enhanced support from the Practice Development Allied Health Professionals a the CLCH Academy in Soho.

For further information please contact Clinical Lead Lauren Leigh- Doyle onlauren.leigh-doyle@rmh.nhs.ukor Patsy Fungp.fung@nhs.net

1.1 The Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT), provides a high quality cost-effective SLT service for the patient with cancer. As a qualified practitioner, the post holder is a source of knowledge and expertise for patients, relatives and colleagues of all disciplines. With the support of the Band 7 SLT, they will provide specialist assessment and treatment to patients in the acute setting with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties. The post holder will work as part of the SLT team and wider MDT and will be supported and supervised by the band 7 SLT.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
• To assess, differentially diagnose and manage patients across the lifespan, with acquired swallowing and communication disorders, including voice as a result of their oncology diagnosis or treatment, under the support/ supervision of a senior SLT as appropriate.
• To manage and prioritise a defined in-patient caseload independently with support and supervision from more senior SLTs, and to manage and prioritise own workload including balance between administrative and clinical duties.
• Developing and implementing individual specialised therapeutic rehabilitation programmes specific to patient’s needs based on assessment using a patient-centred, evidence based, problem solving approach.
• To commence RCSLT competencies for surgical voice restoration (SVR) in laryngectomy, tracheostomy and Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing ( FEES) under supervision.
• Developing and implementing treatment and educational groups for people with cancer and their carers


This advert closes on Tuesday 13 Aug 2024

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To demonstrate care and respect, for both patients and fellow members of stafs To work as an integral and active part of the Paediatric Physiotherapy, Paediatric Physiology and multi-disciplinary teams. They will be responsible for supporting these teams in the provision of a patient-centred service, in an efficient and cost-effective way To be part of a specialist team performing physiological measurements on childre To be able to perform with appropriate training & supervision the physiological tests listed under main responsibilities, obtaining accurate and informative result To carry out clinical tasks (such as supervision of daily individual exercise programmes, rehabilitation and exercise testing sessions), delegated by qualified staff, requiring a wide range of technical ability, as well as an excellent level of interpersonal skill To carry out subjective and objective exercise assessments for patients face to face and virtually and feedback these assessments at multi-disciplinary meetings. This will include close liaison with the multi-disciplinary team re patient status To carry out clinical assessments independently such as oxygen saturation/heart rate/respiratory rate recordings, with interpretation of these for safely exercising patients.

Main tasks and responsibilities:To work effectively as a member of the Pharmacy teamTo communicate effectively with senior members of staff regarding any problems encountered.To communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals, patients, and members of the public.To communicate with colleagues in a polite and courteous manner at all times.To attend to personal callers and telephone requests in a courteous manner and to communicate effectively with patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.To act as the first point of contact for users of the homecare hub, dealing with telephone calls and enquiries promptly and efficiently, providing immediate response and referring on to the appropriate member of staff as necessary. This may include personal enquiries from patients and their relatives, calls from homecare providers and trust staff.To liaise with Pharmacy staff regarding patient costing and drug use as necessary.To liaise with nursing staff and specialist pharmacists regarding patient and medication details.To liaise regularly with the Trust Private Patient Administrators regarding any private patient costs by e-mail or telephone.To liaise with the Finance Department regarding cross charging costs and invoicing issues.To liaise with the Trust Commissioning and Service Development Department as requiredDispensary:To carry out reception duties including answering the telephone and receiving prescriptions from staff and patients in a courteous manner, referring to Pharmacy Technicians or Pharmacists when appropriateTo process prescriptions using EpicTo undertake accurate dispensing of prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients, in accordance with current dispensing procedures.To deal with returned medication from the wards and outpatients including clinical trials.Participate in the daily rolling stock take and have responsibility for stockmanagement including re-stocking shelves, stock rotation, stock balancing, expiry date checks and maintaining clean and tidy storage for the various areas within the pharmacy.To assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician Patient Services and Chief Pharmacy Technician to maintain efficient stock control.To ensure that items taken out of hours are booked out each day to the appropriate Directorate on the Epic integrated system.To ensure that to-follow items are dispensed and sent to the wards or posted out to patients in a timely manner.To replenish supplies of bottles, cartons and other dispensary disposables when necessary.To order further supplies of bottles, cartons and other dispensary disposables when required according to ordering procedures.To participate in Bank Holiday and weekend working as well as late duty on a rotational basis.Homecare:To process costing of external Homecare providers invoices monthly according to standard operating procedures and investigate any discrepancies/queries that arise.To regularly maintain the pharmacy income spread sheets.To ensure all chargeable medicines costs for continuing care and exclusions to the NHS tariff (PbR) are reported in a timely manner to the Trust Commissioning and Service Development Department.To regularly liaise with the Pharmacy Income, Purchasing and Distribution Operational Manager, Specialist Pharmacists and Finance Managers.Distribution:To assist in receiving pharmacy orders into the pharmacy department and booking them on to the Epic computer systemTo assist with the distribution of stock to the wards and departments.To be responsible for topping up Pharmacy stock on assigned wards and ensuring the ward stock is correctly stored and stock rotated liaising with ward pharmacists, pharmacy and ward staff.To participate in the daily stock checks.To be familiar with Omnicell robot and drug cabinets used for medicines storagePurchasing:To ensure there are adequate supplies of medicines available in the TrustTo procure pharmaceuticals (including medical and special gases) ensuring the accurate processing of these.To be involved in the ordering of pharmaceuticals considering the cost, quality, delivery time and reliability of the supplier.To ensure contracts are adhered to.To obtain urgent medical supplies when required, including organising appropriate transport if requiredTo support the management of stock shortages, finding alternatives sources and suppliers and liaising with the clinical teams.To be responsible for checking orders for correct quantities and suppliers as specified in Trust and Regional contracts and ensuring orders are signed by an authorised signatory according to Trust Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).To support the processing of invoices ensuring all invoices are passed on time to maximise on discounts and prompt payment settlements.To process all invoices and credits in accordance with Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) guidelines and Trust procedures adhering to the Trust Standing Financial Instruction (SFI).To ensure that stock purchased off contract is recorded and the price difference is reclaimed promptly.To comply with the filing system in the Purchasing Office, ensuring that all documentation is completed accurately, in a timely manner and filed in the appropriate location, so that any paperwork required can be easily located.To manage frequently changing priorities at the request of third parties such as suppliers, purchasers, clinical staff and finance department.To assist senior staff with project work when required.To follow Trust and Departmental policies and proceduresTo update Pharmacy Department standard operating procedures relating to pharmacy activity data as requiredTo use initiative and deal with matters independently where possible, but to refer non routine enquiries to a more senior member of staff as appropriate.To prepare private patient invoices using the Epic system.To be responsible for the security of the department and of Pharmaceutical supplies.To be responsible for the organisation and maintenance of filing systems, inputting information/patient activity onto computerised systems and ensure accurate retrieval and distribution of information.To collate charging information for each ward/clinical area/directorate and prepare data to be available for Pharmacy staff to access as appropriate.To process all invoices and credits in accordance with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Trust proceduresTo investigate and rectify, invoicing problems and discrepancies. This includes investigation of stock and pricing discrepancies. When required provide support and assistance to other staff as required to enable problem solving.To actively take part in the departments CPD program.To attend relevant courses, training and business meetings as identified by your managers.To take part in the training of Pharmacy and hospital staff as required.To plan the daily workload and staffing in conjunction with the Senior & Principal Technicians when required.To provide training in income and homecare related systems to pharmacy staff as requiredTo be able to use pharmacy computer systems correctly, enter data accurately from prescriptions and ensure that data is stored and archived appropriately in accordance with Trust and departmental policies.To be proficient in the use of the Epic Pharmacy Stock Control and Dispensing computer system in order to meet the job requirements.To be competent in the use of the Finance Drug Database.To be competent in the use of Microsoft Office software.To plan workload and to ensure daily, weekly and monthly timetables are metTo undertake regular filing ensuring all folders (electronic and paper) are in good order and records are retained for the statutory period of time.To ensure all patient and demographic details are checked and anyamendments/corrections are carried out in an accurate and timely fashion. Research and developmentTo provide administration support to the homecare team with patient and administration audits for the development of new and revised processes in order improve service levels, quality of information and service levels.Further sections To abide by the Trusts Core behaviours for staff and all other Trust policies,codes and practices including standing financial instructions, researchgovernance, clinical governance, patient and public involvement, codes and practices, and health and safety.To maintain satisfactory personal performances and professional standards and to achieve, where possible, agreed objectives described in the annual staff appraisal system undertaken by the Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Management.Other dutiesTo undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. To assess, differentially diagnose and manage patients across the lifespan, with acquired swallowing and communication disorders, including voice as a result of their oncology diagnosis or treatment, under the support/ supervision of a senior SLT as appropriate. To manage and prioritise a defined in-patient caseload independently with support and supervision from more senior SLTs, and to manage and prioritise own workload including balance between administrative and clinical duties. Developing and implementing individual specialised therapeutic rehabilitation programmes specific to patients needs based on assessment using a patient-centred, evidence based, problem solving approach. To commence RCSLT competencies for surgical voice restoration (SVR) in laryngectomy, tracheostomy and Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing ( FEES) under supervision. Developing and implementing treatment and educational groups for people with cancer and their carers

To liaise with various members of the pharmacy team, ward staff and patients when solving supply problems and ensuring the best service to patients and customers To maintain standards of safety, tidiness and cleanliness within the department in accordance with COSHH and Health and Safety regulations To be responsible for reading, understanding and following all appropriate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) applicable to their role Ensure that prescription documentation is maintained and stored appropriately in accordance with the law, and policies and procedures Maintain effective stock control including performing counts, monitoring storage conditions, ensuring stock is rotated and checking items have not exceeded their expiry date. Report any discrepancies to the Store Manager Evaluate the suitability of returned medicines for re-use in line with Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD) by comparing against documented criteria. Either credit stock to original issue point on the pharmacy computer system and return to appropriate location or if to be discarded, ensure waste is processed correctly according to local procedures To participate in educational programmes offered to staff, as required To commit to flexible working patterns (late evenings, weekends & bank holidays) to meet the needs of the patients and service.

To provide high quality and appropriate routine and emergency oral healthcare to patients. Provision of dental care for special care children and adults including those who are medically compromised. To work within current local and national guidelines for providing dental care. To be involved in the paediatric dental outpatient general anaesthesia service. To provide care for homeless persons. To provide domiciliary care for patients who are unable to access the dental clinics. To participate in any screening, epidemiology and other dental public health activities that the service provides. Liaise with colleagues in hospitals, primary care and local authorities to ensure and improve the quality of patient care. To work collaboratively and support the various teams and staff in Oxfordshire Community Dental Service including dental therapist and Health Improvement Practitioners. Manage the day to day operations and staff of clinics in liaison with the other Senior Dental Officers/Lead Clinicians/ Specialists. To assume a leadership role in a clinical area and/or a geographical locality/team as appropriate To take an active role in conjunction with other Senior Clinical colleagues in the teaching of clinical skills to other members of the dental team as appropriate. Support the senior management team as required. Monitor and update policy, taking account of existing Trust policies and liaising with other Senior Dental Officers/Lead Clinicians/Specialists. Undertake training as required by the Trusts and as needed to maintain standards of clinical practice. Take part in all aspects of clinical governance, including GDC lifelong learning, clinical audit, peer review and clinical supervision. Maintain close working relationships with other disciplines as related to these duties. Undertake responsibility for a given area of clinical practice including the coordination and management duties involved in that particular area. Be responsible for data collection and reports as required for the Oxfordshire Community Dental Service. Other such duties as may be delegated.

Speech and Language Therapist (Post-16)Experienced Speech & Language Therapist Band 5 / Band 6 equivalent (AfC Band) or Newly Qualified Speech & Language Therapist Newly Qualified (AfC Band)
The role is a Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time with a minimum of 3 days.
Monday to Friday: 08:30am – 17:00pm
Salary: Starting from £32,400 (newly qualified)
To Start: September 2024We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who has a passion for supporting young people within our Post 16 provision children within our Secondary Year Groups, to learn and ‘blossom’ in spite of their communication difficulties.
Our student’s primary area of need is their speech, language and communication difficulties. In our Post 16 provision we are supporting them either to access a course at one of 3 local colleges we partner with, or to access a program of carefully chosen work experience opportunities, alongside teaching and therapeutic support on site at Blossom House Post 16. Therapy and teaching are provided in an integrated way for all students following a transdisciplinary model both on site and as is support provided at college or work placements. You will work closely with the teaching and support staff, as well as with our OT department, physiotherapist, specialist SPLD teachers, and Art Therapists on a daily basis.The ideal candidate will have:
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
An ability to work closely with Therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SLT goals into the educational or workplace setting.
The ability to build good working relationships with young people, teachers, parents and carers.
Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementing, therapy programmes.
An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
The ability to promote and help students to develop skills in problem solving, self-advocacy and adapting to different situations amongst others, within an environment that builds confidence and self-esteem is essential.Closing date: 30th August 2024Early applications are encouraged
School address: Blossom House School, Station Road, Motspur Park, New Malden, KT3 6JJ

Speech and Language Therapist (Secondary)Applicants will need to complete an application form along with the application activity detailed in the attachment.
The role is a Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time with a minimum of 3 days.
Monday to Friday: 08:30am – 17:00pm
To Start: September 2024Blossom House is a specialist independent day school in London for children with speech, language and communication difficulties. A highly supportive and nurturing place to learn, our school has a positive and inspiring atmosphere created by our dedicated, professional and caring staff.We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who has a passion for supporting children within the educational setting, to learn and ‘blossom’ in spite of their communication difficulties.
Our student’s primary educational needs are their speech, language and communication difficulties. Therapy and teaching are integrated throughout the school week for all students following a transdisciplinary model. You will work closely with the teaching and support staff, as well as with our OT department, physio therapist, specialist SPLD teachers, and Art Therapists on a daily basis.
The ideal candidate will have:
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
An ability to work closely with Therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SLT goals into the educational setting.
The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementing, preferably paediatric, therapy programmes.
An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.Closing date: 30th August 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

Speech and Language Therapist (Primary)The role is a Permanent, Full-Time or Part-Time with a minimum of 3 days.
Monday to Friday: 08:30am – 17:00pm
To Start: September 2024Blossom House is a specialist independent day school in London for children with speech, language and communication difficulties. A highly supportive and nurturing place to learn, our school has a positive and inspiring atmosphere created by our dedicated, professional and caring staff.We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who has a passion for supporting children within the educational setting, to learn and ‘blossom’ in spite of their communication difficulties.
Our student’s primary educational needs are their speech, language and communication difficulties. Therapy and teaching are integrated throughout the school week for all students following a transdisciplinary model. You will work closely with the teaching and support staff, as well as with our OT department, physio therapist, specialist SPLD teachers, and Art Therapists on a daily basis.
The ideal candidate will have:
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
An ability to work closely with Therapists from other disciplines in order to integrate SLT goals into the educational setting.
The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementing, preferably paediatric, therapy programmes.
An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.Applicants will need to complete an application form along with the application activity detailed in the attachment.Closing date: 30th August 2024We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the people we care for, creating a setting in which everyone feels welcome and safe. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes the disclosure of criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. We make sure that all our staff are trained and supervised to a high standard so they can provide safe, effective practice.

Speech and Language Therapist (Outdoor Learning Focused)The role is a Permanent, Full-Time or Part-time role (minimum 3 days a week)
Monday to Friday: (08:30am – 17:00pm)
Salary from: £36,500 to £43,000 full time equivalent depending on experience and skills (plus bonus and benefits)
To Start: September 2024Blossom House School is excited to recruit for a Speech and Language Therapist for our new provision for pupils aged 10-16 years. We are designing a bespoke learning curriculum based around outdoor learning, which will be hands-on and functional with less of an academic focus. The applicant will need to be comfortable around handling and caring for animals and someone who is a keen to get their hands dirty.
This will be a highly therapeutic environment, where communication support is central to its success. We will follow the SCERTS framework (Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transition Support) to support our assessment, target setting and maintenance of a high quality, communication friendly environment. Close multi-disciplinary team work, is one of our core values, and we are very proud of our dynamic team of specialist teachers, therapists and learning support assistants, who work very closely together to ensure our students experience a meaningful, holistic timetable of activities to optimise their independence and emotional well-being.
We are looking for someone who shows initiative, is organised, enjoys the outdoors and believes in our ethos of ensuring our young people are happy, fulfilled and safe. The applicant must be passionate about working with young people with complex social communication difficulties and have experience working within a multidisciplinary team to provide the best support possible for the learners.
The ideal candidate:
Supporting our students can sometimes be challenging, mental and physical resilience are qualities necessary for all our staff.
Be a minimum of Band 6 NHS equivalent.
Have direct experience with children with significant social communication needs, familiar with a range of AAC.
Someone who wants to work in a transdisciplinary way, and who can hold a good sense of their role and responsibilities as the Speech and Language Therapist whilst being willing to blur the boundaries re delivery of learning / Occupational Therapy / SaLT input.
Someone who has a real focus and love of functional communication and supporting development of skills for independence and functional living skills, and who can plan and deliver ways of supporting development of skills in real life contexts, and who can plan and support generalisation of skills within the wider community setting.
Someone who loves the outdoors and animals, and who is comfortable with assessing, and managing risks in order to keep students safe whilst also allowing them to try new things and develop independence.
Someone who enjoys working collaboratively in a team, and who will be a supportive member of what will initially be a small, close team of staff.
Knowledge of clinical assessment, treatment planning and implementing, preferably paediatric, therapy programmes.
An independent approach and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of standardised assessment and clinical observation.
The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.Closing date: Please apply asap
Early applications are encouraged
The role is currently based at our Motspur Park school with regular travel to various outdoor venues. Eventually the role will be based in rural Surrey.