Lead Paediatric SLT – Term-Time Clinical Leader

Recruit by Nature; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time working

One-class caseload

Clinical leadership development

Supportive team environment

Training and shared learning

Job summary

Recruit by Nature in Aylesbury is seeking a Lead Speech and Language Therapist to drive specialist school SLT provision and lead a small team within a term-time service. You will work with children with complex neurodevelopmental needs, shape service planning, supervise staff, and embed therapy into education in collaboration with education and care colleagues.

The role offers term-time working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment with potential for leadership

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree and HCPC registration.
• Significant experience with children with complex neurodevelopmental needs.
• Strong AAC and complex communication experience in paediatric practice.
• Strong clinical leadership, supervision and service-development skills.
• Ability to manage a specialist caseload and support EHCP processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead highly specialist SLT provision within the school setting.
• Oversee assessment and intervention for complex communication needs.
• Provide professional oversight and direction for SLT colleagues.
• Develop supervision and workforce learning.
• Manage a one-class caseload and guide AAC assessment and implementation.
• Plan and develop services in line with school priorities.
• Strengthen quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Collaborate across education, therapy and care disciplines.
• Support inclusive, child-centred practice and safeguarding.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Supervision

AAC expertise

Pediatric practice

Education

Speech and Language Therapy degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Recruit by Nature in Aylesbury is seeking a Lead Speech and Language Therapist to drive specialist school SLT provision and lead a small team within a term-time service. You will work with children with complex neurodevelopmental needs, shape service planning, supervise staff, and embed therapy into education in collaboration with education and care colleagues.

The role offers term-time working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment with potential for leadership