Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist - Barnet

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd is recruiting a paediatric speech and language therapist for its multidisciplinary team. The post centres on assessing children and young people with complex communication needs and running tailored therapy programmes alongside families and education staff.

Work spans schools, community settings and homes. Current HCPC registration and experience of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) are needed; applicants should have significant post-qualification

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in speech and language therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Significant post-qualification experience with children with complex speech, language and communication needs
• Experience with AAC and Total Communication approaches
• Experience with SEND including autism or ADHD

Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people with complex speech, language and communication needs
• Plan and deliver bespoke therapy programmes
• Work with families, education staff and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes

Skills

Assessment

Report writing

Communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

SLT degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd, a private provider of neurodevelopmental and brain injury services, is recruiting a paediatric speech and language therapist for its multidisciplinary team. The post centres on assessing children and young people with complex communication needs and running tailored therapy programmes alongside their families and education staff. Work spans schools, community settings and homes. Current HCPC registration and experience of augmentative and alternative communication are needed.

What the job involves

• Assess children and young people with complex speech, language and communication needs
• Plan and deliver bespoke therapy programmes
• Work with families, education staff and other professionals to achieve the best outcomes

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in speech and language therapy

Registration & licences

• Current HCPC registration

Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience with children and young people with complex speech, language and communication needs, such as speech sound disorder, DLD or language disorder
• Working with children with social communication difficulties or a diagnosis of autism and/or ADHD
• Implementing and supporting AAC and Total Communication approaches
• Working with school‑age children with SEND

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent assessment, report writing and communication skills
• Working independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team