Lead Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist to support children with autism and learning disabilities in specialist schools. This full-time role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses and dieticians. You'll assess communication needs, manage department budgets, and lead training sessions for staff. Join a knowledgeable team that values professional development and offers access to exclusive vacancies nationwide. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

CPD and research opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Smart Clinic

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential for this role.
• Experience with dysphagia caseload at an expert level is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage communication and feeding needs of children.
• Support young people and parents in accessing therapy and education.
• Lead and collaborate within multi-professional teams.

Skills

HCPC Registered

Dysphagia expertise

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Assessment and management skills

Job description

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Lead Pediatric Speech and Language Therapist, Warwickshire

Client: Pulse

Location: Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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 work across 2 specialist schools with pupils aged 3-19, who have a range of health conditions such as PMLD, SLD, MLD, ASD. The therapy team is an integral part of pupils accessing the curriculum. You will work closely with families, school staff, NHS, social care teams, and the onsite multidisciplinary team, including nurses, dieticians, and paediatricians. The position is full-time (36 hours per week) with flexible hours available.

Main responsibilities:

1. Assess, diagnose, and manage communication and feeding needs of children.
2. Support young people and parents in accessing therapy and education, using SEND code of practice, including contributing to mediation and SEND Tribunal proceedings.
3. Manage department budget.
4. Lead and collaborate within multi-professional teams, influencing service development.
5. Provide clinical supervision and facilitate development of therapists, assistants, students, and multidisciplinary team members.
6. Design and deliver training to other professionals.

Qualifications and skills:

• HCPC Registered
• Ability to motivate children and celebrate successes.
• Experience with dysphagia caseload at an expert level.
• Ability to run internal training for education staff.
• Effective interpersonal skills and team leadership abilities.
• Strong assessment and management skills for speech and language needs.
• Knowledge of curricula: P-Scales, Equals, National Curriculum, and relevant Key Stage levels.

Benefits:

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

Why work with Pulse?

We have a knowledgeable, dedicated, and experienced permanent team with longstanding relationships across multiple clients. We offer access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts nationwide, outside NHS rate caps with private sector agreements, and international roles outside England and the UK.

Please note: We cannot support or accept applications from candidates residing in the Red or Amber list of the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.