Lead Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Pulse; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist to support pupils aged 3-19 with autism and learning disabilities in Warwickshire. This role involves assessing and diagnosing communication needs while working alongside a multidisciplinary team to enhance educational outcomes. Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

CPD and research opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered with experience in dysphagia caseload at an expert level.
• Strong knowledge of speech and language assessments.
• Experience leading and training other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement management plans for children's communication needs.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to influence service development.
• Provide clinical supervision and training for staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication management

Dysphagia expertise

Motivational skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of relevant curricula

Education

HCPC Registered

Job description

Lead Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist, Warwickshire

Client:

Pulse

Location:

Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

55

Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

Job Description:

Pulse is currently searching for an experienced Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist who can provide overall support, working in a specialist secondary school with pupils who have autism and learning disabilities. This post is based in Kingsbury.

About the role:

As a Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist you’ll be working across 2 specialist school with pupils aged 3-19, who have a wide range of health conditions such as PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD and the therapy team is an integral part of pupils accessing the curriculum. There is close working with families and school staff, NHS and social care teams, and the onsite multidisciplinary team, including nurses, dieticians and paediatricians. Full-time 36 hours per week or part-time flexible hours optional.

Your main responsibilities as a Speech and Language Therapist:

• Assessing, diagnosing and implementing appropriate management plans for children with a wide range of communication & feeding needs.
• Using SEND code of practice to resolve and support young people and parents in accessing therapy and educational provision, including contribution to mediation and SEND Tribunal proceedings
  manage department budget.
• Leading and working proactively within multi-professional teams with evidence of influence in service development.
• Clinical supervision of others and ability to facilitate therapist, assistant, student and multi-disciplinary development through effective supervision.
• Design & delivery of training to other professionals.

What we are looking for in a Speech and Language Therapist:

• HCPC Registered
• The enthusiasm and ability to motivate young children and build on their successes.
• Experience working with a dysphagia caseload at an expert level.
• Run internal training for education staff
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to support and lead a team effectively
• Strong knowledge and skills to assess/manage the speech and language needs of pupils
• Knowledge of curricula: P- Scales, Equals, National Curriculum, Relevant Key Stage Levels

What you will get:

• Flexible working opportunities available.
• CPD and research opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Smart Clinic

Why work with Pulse?

Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Permanent Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple clients.Access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the country.

Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreements.Access to International roles outside of England and the United Kingdom

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Created on 24/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom