Band 7 Lead Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist - Hounslow - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Band 7 Lead Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist in Hounslow, offering up to £30 per hour for a full-time locum role. Candidates should have over four years of experience and HCPC registration. Responsibilities include leading a team and providing clinical support. The position provides excellent work-life balance with weekday hours and various perks.

Benefits

Flexible assignments

Competitive hourly rate

Healthy work-life balance

Weekends off

Qualifications

• Over four years of experience working with school-age children.
• Ability to provide clinical supervision and support to a team.
• Essential car driver for commuting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team.
• Provide clinical supervision to less experienced therapists.
• Manage and supervise therapists and assistants.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on EHCPs.
• Attend SEND panels managed by the local authority.
• Assist with recruitment and service improvements.
• Facilitate meetings with the team.

Skills

Experience with school-age children

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

HCPC registration

Job description

Band 7 Lead Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Join us for an extraordinary career opportunity as a Band 7 Lead Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist in Hounslow, offering a fantastic pay rate of up to £30 per hour for a full-time locum position. This role spans 3 months, with a strong likelihood of extension, providing the perfect chance to expand your professional horizons while impacting young lives for the better.

This role calls for a skilled Lead Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with over four years of experience working with school-age children in either mainstream or specialised settings. You will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our services, providing both direct clinical services and supporting the leadership of a dedicated team of therapists.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum work offers you the flexibility to choose assignments that match your interests, letting you experience different settings, broaden your skills, and grow your career rapidly.
• Competitive hourly rate of up to £30, giving you the opportunity to earn well while you work.
• Enjoy variety and autonomy in your work, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Get your weekends free, as all work is Monday to Friday, ensuring you have time to relax and recharge.

What you will do:

• Lead and coordinate the paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, working closely with two other SLT Team Leads and under the guidance of the Children’s Therapy Service Manager.
• Provide highly specialised clinical supervision and guidance to less experienced therapists and other involved professionals and carers.
• Manage and supervise therapists and assistants, while also participating in appropriate policy development and service improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate and undertake triage of new referrals efficiently within expected timeframes.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on EHCPs and ensure high standards are maintained.
• Meet and liaise with key stakeholders in the community, attending SEND panels managed by the local authority.
• Support the Children’s Therapies Manager in monitoring team performance, driving service developments, and assisting with recruitment.
• Plan, run, and participate in regular meetings with the school-age team and broader SLT team, fostering effective communication.

To excel in this role, you need to hold HCPC registration and be able to commute independently, as being a car driver is essential for the role.

Nestled in West London, Hounslow is a vibrant and diverse area with excellent transport links, making it a delightful place to live and work. With a variety of leisure and cultural activities nearby, you will find a community that offers both dynamic city life and peaceful retreats, making it an ideal location for both work and play.

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