Hayley Bowker
Stockport,Greater Manchester
Summary
Dynamic professional with strong interpersonal communication and public speaking skills, known for resourcefulness and a positive attitude. Demonstrates analytical and innovative thinking, coupled with intercultural competence, to effectively navigate diverse environments. Committed to leveraging these strengths to drive success in future endeavours.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Communication and Interaction Specialist
Pinc College
Manchester
2020.09 - Current
Purpose of the role:
- to support team members to interact with students in the most accommodating and neuro-affirming ways
- to advise on aspects of neurodivergence
Skills:
- strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, students and their families
- strong knowledge of the neurodiversity paradigm and social model of disability
- Certification in use of Talking Mats
- training large or small groups of staff
- use of Total Communciation in all interactions
Specialist speech and language therapist
Manchester Local Care Organisation (NHS)
Manchester
2001.03 - 2019.04
- Completed inital assessments for children with communication difficulties
- Developed bespoke therapeutic activities covering both speech sounds and wider communication
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting progress made during each session, supporting continuity of care.
- Devised and delivered training to colleagues and to clients' parents
- Provided informal and formal support and guidance to less experienced colleagues
- Co-delivered autism-specific early intervention programme MoreThan Words
- Took on a line managerial role for a small number of colleagues, holding monthly 1:1s and administering annual appraisals
- Supervised SLT students annually on clinical placements
Speech and language therapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
, Greater London
1999.09 - 2000.12
- Assessed childrens' communication capabilities, developing effective intervention plans as result
- Planned and delivered individualised therapy sessions, leading to improved language outcomes.
Primary school teacher
Hull City Council
Hull
1994.09 - 1997.07
Primary school teacher
Bradford Council
Bradford, West Yorkshire
1992.09 - 1994.07
Education
Post-graduate diploma - Clinical Communication Studies
City University
1997.10 - 1999.07
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary age
University of Hull
Kingston upon Hull 1991.09 - 1992.07
Bachelor of Arts - English and American Literature
University of Warwick
Coventry 1987.10 - 1990.06
Skills
- Strong interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Resourcefulness
- Positive attitude
- Analytical-thinking
- Innovative thinking
- Intercultural competence
Timeline
Communication and Interaction Specialist
Pinc College
2020.09 - Current
Specialist speech and language therapist
Manchester Local Care Organisation (NHS)
2001.03 - 2019.04
Speech and language therapist
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
1999.09 - 2000.12
Post-graduate diploma - Clinical Communication Studies
City University
1997.10 - 1999.07
Primary school teacher
Hull City Council
1994.09 - 1997.07
Primary school teacher
Bradford Council
1992.09 - 1994.07
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - Primary age
University of Hull
1991.09 - 1992.07
Bachelor of Arts - English and American Literature
University of Warwick
1987.10 - 1990.06