Senior Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

A major regional healthcare provider is now looking for a dedicated Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join them in delivering specialist therapies for children and young people who have SEND.

This organisation offers high-quality secondary care for people who need physical and mental health support across the county – achieving an “Outstanding” CQC rating, with all services scoring no lower than “Good” – and is committed to thinking forward: realising innovation and improvement for exemplar, compassionate healthcare that is as easy to access as possible.

As a Senior Speech and Language Therapist, you’ll assess for, plan, implement and evaluate evidence-based interventions for children who have SLCN and additional specialist needs such as learning disabilities, complex health needs, and difficulties with eating / drinking.

You’ll provide evidence-based assessments and therapies across a multitude of settings – including community clinics, early years centres, and mainstream and specialist schools – and work with the child’s family, educators and other professionals to support positive outcomes both inside and outside of the therapy room.

This is a permanent position for a Senior Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatric SEND).

Full-time and part-time options are available.

Travel across the locality area will be required in this role.

Person specification:

• (Essential) Registration with the HCPC as an SLT
• (Essential) Minimum of 2 years’ postgraduate experience in paediatric / CYP therapies
• (Essential) Understanding of / experience with SEND
• (Essential) Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel at a local/county level
• (Essential) Member of the RCSLT
• (Essential) Experience mentoring and training others
• (Desirable) Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area

Benefits and enhancements include (pro rata for part-time):

• Generous pension scheme
• 27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, with options to buy/sell
• Further learning and professional development support
• Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Health and lifestyle support, including occupational health services and discounted gym memberships
• Reward and recognition schemes, including for professional achievement
• Staff networks and events celebrating DE&I
• And more!