SLT for Special Schools — Autism & Complex Needs (Full-Time)

Whittington Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittington Health NHS Trust is recruiting a Speech & Language Therapist to join our Special Schools team supporting students aged 11-19 with complex needs. You will manage a varied caseload, deliver assessments and therapy, and work closely with families, education professionals and a multidisciplinary team to promote effective communication and safe eating/drinking practices.

The role offers supervision from senior clinicians, opportunities to develop specialist skills in AAC, dysphagia and

Qualifications

• HCPC and RCSLT registration required.
• Experience in specialist schools (ages 11-19) desirable.
• Experience with AAC, dysphagia, autism, language development and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload in specialist school settings.
• Deliver assessment, intervention and therapy programmes for communication and eating/drinking needs.
• Work collaboratively with families, education professionals and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Support young people through key transition stages.
• Deliver training and advice to school staff and carers.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical innovation.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and reports.

Skills

Caseload management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Training staff

Assessment & therapy planning

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Whittington Health NHS Trust is recruiting a Speech & Language Therapist to join our Special Schools team supporting students aged 11-19 with complex needs. You will manage a varied caseload, deliver assessments and therapy, and work closely with families, education professionals and a multidisciplinary team to promote effective communication and safe eating/drinking practices.

The role offers supervision from senior clinicians, opportunities to develop specialist skills in AAC, dysphagia and