Specialist Paediatric SLT — Fixed-Term

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Wandsworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an experienced speech and language therapist for an eight-month fixed-term post within St George's Children's Therapies team. Core work includes specialist paediatric assessment, planning and delivering treatment, and supervising junior speech and language therapists and assistants.

The caseload is diverse and the role involves collaboration with schools, families and multi-disciplinary colleagues, with some undergraduate teaching.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in speech and language therapy.
• HCPC registration.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist paediatric assessment on own caseload and formulate treatment plans.
• Deliver treatment plans as an autonomous practitioner.
• Supervise undergraduate students and MDT staff within a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Supervise and support junior speech and language therapists and therapy assistants.
• Support evidence-based projects and participate in departmental research and audits.

Skills

Assessment tools

AAC knowledge

MDT collaboration

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

Degree in speech and language therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking an experienced speech and language therapist for an eight-month fixed-term post within St George's Children's Therapies team. Core work includes specialist paediatric assessment, planning and delivering treatment, and supervising junior speech and language therapists and assistants.

The caseload is diverse and the role involves collaboration with schools, families and multi-disciplinary colleagues, with some undergraduate teaching.