Speech and Language Therapist - Croydon

Pulse Healthcare; Croydon Shire; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Children\'s Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at Croydon Healthcare Services on a 1-month contract (with potential extension). The role focuses on assessments, EHCNAs, and delivering targeted interventions for children with communication needs.

Ideal candidates will hold HCPC registration, a degree in SLT, and experience with early years and school-aged children, with strong teamwork and communication skills to liaise with families and schools.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience in children's Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Experience carrying out EHCNAs.
• Knowledge of early years communication development.
• Experience with school-aged children in educational settings.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments for children with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Provide specialist intervention for early years children requiring Speech and Language Therapy support.
• Complete and contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs).
• Deliver evidence-based therapy programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Support school-aged children with communication difficulties within educational settings.
• Liaise effectively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

Skills

HCPC registration

Experience with children

Assessment skills

EHCNA experience

Early years development

School-aged children

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Children's Speech and Language Therapist

Banding: Band 6

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: 1-Month Contract with potential of contract extension

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday but could also be flexible

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Children's Speech and Language Therapist to join the team at Croydon Healthcare Services.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a children's community service, supporting both early years and school-aged children with communication needs. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out assessments, contributing to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs), and delivering targeted interventions to help children achieve their communication goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments for children with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Provide specialist intervention for early years children requiring Speech and Language Therapy support.
• Complete and contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs).
• Deliver evidence-based therapy programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Support school-aged children with communication difficulties within educational settings.
• Liaise effectively with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience working within children's Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Experience carrying out EHCNAs.
• Knowledge and experience of supporting early years communication development.
• Experience working with school-aged children within educational settings.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.

Why Choose Pulse?

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With exclusive access to roles across the UK, we offer a personalised and supportive recruitment experience that puts your career first.

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