Advanced Speech and Language Therapist

Brook Street; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking an experienced Advanced Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7) in Aylesbury to join a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting babies, children and young people with complex neurodisabilities and communication needs.

You will deliver specialist assessment and intervention, manage a varied caseload (including AAC), supervise junior staff, and contribute to clinical governance and service development in a child-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• RCSLT membership (or eligibility).
• Significant post-qualification paediatric experience, including work with children with complex neurodisabilities.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of AAC assessment and implementation.
• Experience of supporting, mentoring or supervising colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist assessment and intervention for children with complex speech, language and communication needs.
• Manage a varied and complex caseload, including children requiring AAC support.
• Undertake specialist dysphagia and eating and drinking assessments and interventions where appropriately trained.
• Work closely with families, empowering them through coaching, education and practical strategies to support communication development.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other specialist professionals.
• Produce high-quality clinical documentation, reports and recommendations.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Provide supervision, mentorship and support to junior therapists, assistants, students and developing clinicians.

Skills

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Paediatric experience

AAC assessment

Mentoring/supervising

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Advanced Speech & Language Therapist (Band 7)

Location: Aylesbury

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 full time equivalent
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (37.5 hours) or Term-Time Considered

Make a Lasting Difference

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting babies, children and young people with complex neurodisabilities and communication needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based therapy and wants to work within an innovative, child-centred and family-focused environment. You will manage a complex caseload, provide specialist assessment and intervention, and play a key role in supporting families and developing colleagues.

The Role

As an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

• Deliver specialist assessment and intervention for children with complex speech, language and communication needs.
• Manage a varied and complex caseload, including children requiring Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) support.
• Undertake specialist dysphagia and eating and drinking assessments and interventions where appropriately trained.
• Work closely with families, empowering them through coaching, education and practical strategies to support communication development.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, physiotherapists and other specialist professionals.
• Produce high-quality clinical documentation, reports and recommendations.
• Contribute to service development, clinical governance, quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
• Provide supervision, mentorship and support to junior therapists, assistants, students and developing clinicians.

About You

Essential:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• RCSLT membership (or eligibility).
• Significant post-qualification paediatric experience, including work with children with complex neurodisabilities.
• Advanced knowledge and experience of AAC assessment and implementation.
• Experience of supporting, mentoring or supervising colleagues and students.

Desirable:

• Experience managing a paediatric dysphagia caseload.
• Additional training in AAC, neurodisability, motor learning or sensory integration.

What Makes This Opportunity Special?

You'll become part of a supportive and specialist team dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential. This role offers the opportunity to work with complex and rewarding cases, contribute to service development, and further advance your clinical expertise within a highly respected environment.

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