Specialist Paediatric Speech and language Therapist

St George's University Hospitals; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Camden Town seeks a Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic team. The role involves assessing children with complex needs, collaborating with teaching staff and families, and supervising junior therapists. Candidates should have experience with a diverse paediatric caseload and an understanding of the neurodiversity framework. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting the evaluation of service delivery in Mainstream Schools.
• Experience in delivering universal and/or targeted level offers to schools.
• Supervision and support of junior speech and language therapists.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist paediatric assessment of children/students.
• Work closely with teaching staff, parents/carers and MDT members.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based projects.

Skills

Knowledge of working with a diverse paediatric caseload 4–18 years old

Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team

Ability to work flexibly and independently

Enthusiasm, imagination, and initiative

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Mainstream Schools Speech and Language Therapy Team. This team is part of the wider Children's therapies team, a supportive and dynamic team with many professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist paediatric assessment of children/students on own caseload, who may have complex presentations and from this assessment to formulate a treatment plan and carry out this treatment as an autonomous practitioner.
• Work closely with teaching staff, parents/carers and other MDT members to support each pupil.
• Supervise and support undergraduate students, and be involved in teaching MDT staff as well as those from other agencies.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based projects, including making recommendations for change in practice and participating in departmental research and audit as appropriate.
• Support the development and evaluation of service delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

• Knowledge and/or experience of working with a diverse paediatric caseload 4–18 years old.
• Experience of supporting the evaluation of service delivery in Mainstream Schools.
• Experience in delivering universal and/or targeted level offers to schools.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑agency team.
• Ability to work flexibly and independently where necessary.
• Enthusiasm, imagination, and initiative.
• Understanding of the neurodiversity framework.
• Supervision and support of junior speech and language therapists as well as speech and language therapy assistants.

About the Organisation

The Mainstream Schools team and the wider St George's Children's Therapies team provide services across acute, community and school sites. St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

We are a friendly, supportive team who pride ourselves on our commitment to creating an equal and inclusive working environment for people of all backgrounds providing an evidence based service for all our children and their families.

Application Instructions

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.