Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an 8-month fixed-term, split post as a Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist. This role is part of the wider Children's therapies team, offering professional development opportunities.
The post requires experience working with a diverse paediatric caseload, developing and delivering universal and targeted level offers, preferably within special schools and/or mainstream schools. You will work effectively as part of a multi-agency team, flexibly and independently where necessary.
Key responsibilities include:
- Undertaking specialist paediatric assessments and formulating treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner
- Working closely with teaching staff, parents/carers, and other MDT members to support each pupil
- Supervising and supporting undergraduate students and being involved in teaching MDT staff and those from other agencies
- Supporting the implementation of evidence-based projects and participating in departmental research and audit
The ideal candidate will have:
- Relevant specialist experience post-qualification, e.g., ASD population
- Experience working with children with special needs in an educational or multidisciplinary setting
- Experience completing assessments and developing intervention plans
- Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language therapy and HCPC registration
The salary for this Band 6 role is £47,951 to £56,863 per annum pro-rata, inclusive of HCAS (inner London).
The post is full-time, fixed-term for 8 months, and located at St John's Therapy Centre (Battersea), Paddock primary/secondary school (Putney & Tooting), and Wandsworth Resource base.