Paediatric SLT (Band 5-7): Complex Needs & Dysphagia/AAC

Young Epilepsy; Bourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Young Epilepsy is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5-7) to join our SALT team at Lingfield, Surrey. The role is 30 hours per week over 42 weeks per year (term time plus three weeks), Monday to Friday, delivering assessments and interventions across education and residential settings.

You will support children with epilepsy and related conditions, work with a multidisciplinary team, supervise SLT Assistants and AAC Technicians where available, and contribute to service development.

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC and eligible to practice.
• Member of RCSLT.
• Experience in paediatrics, learning disabilities, or acquired disorders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise caseload proactively under supervision of SALT Lead.
• Direct the work of SLT Assistant and AAC Technician where available.
• Provide support for SLT trainees on Clinical Placement.
• For newly qualified practitioners/Band 5, manage an appropriate caseload with complex needs.
• Provide aided language stimulation and promote total communication across settings.
• Collaborate within MDT with education, OT, physiotherapy, and residential staff.
• Deliver training to staff and families to embed communication strategies.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and outcome monitoring.

Skills

HCPC registration

RCSLT member

Paediatrics experience

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Clinical knowledge

Job description

Young Epilepsy is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5-7) to join our SALT team at Lingfield, Surrey. The role is 30 hours per week over 42 weeks per year (term time plus three weeks), Monday to Friday, delivering assessments and interventions across education and residential settings.

You will support children with epilepsy and related conditions, work with a multidisciplinary team, supervise SLT Assistants and AAC Technicians where available, and contribute to service development.