Professional Training: Vacancies at AV^UK

Auditory Verbal^UK is delighted to offer an opportunity for an exceptional and enthusiastic qualified Speech and Language Therapist to develop their career in a fast moving, innovative sector of service delivery.

With the advances in hearing technology, we are proud to offer therapy to hearing-impaired children that teaches them to listen and speak as equals. As an Auditory Verbal Therapist you will have opportunities to deliver therapy, train other professionals, conduct research, travel and most importantly help to change the face of Deaf education in the UK.

Auditory VerbalUK is a national charity and the UK's only specialist centre dedicated to the delivery and training of auditory verbal practice. You will be part of a specialist multi disciplinary team and will gain highly sought after skills and expertise as well as working towards a qualification in auditory verbal therapy that is valid world wide. You will be mentored to LSLS Certification Level. Preference will be given to candidates who have already gained some experience in AVT.

Your responsibilities will include delivering auditory verbal therapy (AVT) to a caseload of children aged 0 to 5 years; participating in training for professionals; undertaking research studies; and promoting auditory verbal therapy throughout the UK and Europe. The post will be based at Auditory Verbal^UK's London centre in Holborn and will attract a competitive salary for a training position. It will begin in mid September/October depending on the successful candidate's availability.

AV^UK's internship includes:

• High level of mentoring support from experienced Auditory Verbal Therapists
• Provision of all the theoretical and practice requirements for eligibility to sit the exam to qualify as an LSLS Certified Auditory Verbal TherapistR through AG Bell.
• Opportunity to experience a ground-breaking partnership with audiological services located alongside auditory verbal habilitation.
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employer contribution of 7% towards a pension

How to apply: For a full job description and personal attributes please email Ellie Gay on avuklondon@avuk.org or telephone our main office on 01869 321492.

Timetable for recruitment:

Closing date for applications: 5pm Monday 01 July 2013
Shortlisted candidates notified: by 5pm Monday 08 July 2013
Interviews: Thursday 01 August 2013

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