Description
We are seeking 3 motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy team on a 5-month fixed-term basis. These additional posts have been created to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve access to assessment and intervention for children in Sutton.
You will manage a varied paediatric caseload, carrying out assessments, delivering individual and group therapy, writing reports and working closely with families and multidisciplinary colleagues. The majority of the caseload will involve preschool and primary-aged children with speech, language and communication needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for therapists with experience in paediatrics who enjoy direct clinical work and want to make a tangible impact by helping children access support sooner.
In return, we offer regular clinical supervision and peer support along with the chance to work within a welcoming and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality care.
If you are organised, flexible and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To independently manage a caseload of children with speech, language and communication needs.
- To assess, diagnose and provide evidence-based intervention for children presenting with a range of communication difficulties.
- To deliver individual and group therapy programmes as appropriate.
- To develop and implement clear and effective care plans based on assessment findings.
- To provide written reports, recommendations and therapy targets in accordance with professional and local standards.
- To monitor, review and evaluate intervention using appropriate outcome measures.
- To provide advice, support and training to parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals.
- To communicate complex clinical information in a clear and sensitive manner.
- To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support positive outcomes for children and families.
- To maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.
About us
- Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through in-service training and peer supervision.
- Clinical supervision.
- A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
- NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.
Job requirements
- Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Postgraduate dysphagia training at foundation level and working towards Proficient level.
- Specialist knowledge/experience in paediatric SLT including dysphagia, communication for under 5 and high tech AAC.
- Experience of working with children and young people with eating and drinking difficulties, complex needs and those requiring an AAC approach.
- Good knowledge of AAC devices appropriate for this population.
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of dysphagia to enable appropriate clinical decision making and management of risk.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening and empathy.
- Good organisation/time management skills.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multidisciplinary and multiagency approach.