Band 7: Community Pediatric Speech & Language Therapist

Pulsejobs.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service is seeking a Community Pediatric Speech & Language Therapist in Wandsworth. The role involves providing support to schools, developing training for staff, and overseeing therapy programs for children with Autism and communication disorders. This opportunity offers professional development, an attractive salary, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Performance-related salary progression

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee benefits discounts platform

Free eye tests every two years

Qualifications

• UK qualified and registered with the HCPC.
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum and communication.
• Experience with assessment and intervention for children.

Responsibilities

• Support education settings with provision for pupils with ASC/SCD.
• Deliver training on interventions like PECS and Attention Autism.
• Oversee multi-therapy assistants and deliver assessment programs.

Skills

Communication Development

Assessment and Intervention

Child Development Knowledge

Effective Work with Families

Operational Caseload Management

Education

UK qualified status

Job description

Job Title: Community Pediatric Speech & Language TherapistBanding: 7Location: WandsworthStart: ASAPDuration: 12monthsRate: £49,939– £60,515Working hours: Monday – Friday

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Community Pediatric Speech & Language Therapist to join our team in Wandsworth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively within a multi-agency Advisory team under the direction of the Head of Service. You will provide support to education settings to best meet the needs of children and young people with Autism (ASC) and Social Communication Disorder (SCD). Your role will be crucial in delivering high-quality training to professionals and families, overseeing intervention programs, and supporting multi-therapy assistants and a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist.

What will your responsibilities be:

• Support Headteachers and Early Years Managers to evaluate and develop whole setting provision for pupils with ASC/SCD.
• Deliver high-quality specialist training to schools, settings, parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals on topics such as PECS, Attention Autism, and Social Skills.
• Contribute to a Quality Assurance program.
• Provide advanced assessment and treatment to children with Autism and Social Communication Disorder.
• Oversee and provide advice and support to multi-therapy assistants and a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist.
• Deliver intervention programs and group work/support for children at home and in school/Early Years settings.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• UK qualified status and registered with the HCPC.
• Extensive knowledge of Autism Spectrum and its impact on communication development and function.
• In-depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group (e.g., PECS).
• Extensive knowledge of principles of effective working with families and application to practice.
• Significant experience in the assessment and intervention of children with Autism.
• Extensive experience in operational caseload management for children with ASC.

Benefits:

• Performance-related salary progression scheme.
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Agile and flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Season ticket loan.
• Employee benefits discounts platform.
• Free eye tests every two years.
• A range of short courses and longer-term development programs for managers at all levels

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Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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