Lead Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist (Complex Cases)

NHS; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the children's community service in Knowsley. This role involves providing high-quality assessments and interventions, supervising junior staff, and contributing to the service's continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong interpersonal skills, and be registered with HPC. Competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 pro rata is offered, reflecting expertise in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized training course awarding relevant degree/diploma approved by the RCSLT and HPC.
• Experiential training which demonstrates highly specialist skills in specialist area.
• Evidence of management and leadership training.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and training to the wider staff team regarding speech, language, and communication.
• Supervise other speech and language therapists and therapy assistants.
• Contribute to the pre and post qualification teaching of speech and language therapy.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly developed negotiation skills

Analytical and reflection skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Completion of a recognized training course in Speech and Language Therapy

Registered with HPC - License to practice

Post graduate certificate in specialty

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the children's community service in Knowsley. This role involves providing high-quality assessments and interventions, supervising junior staff, and contributing to the service's continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong interpersonal skills, and be registered with HPC. Competitive salary ranging from £47,810 to £54,710 pro rata is offered, reflecting expertise in a collaborative environment.