Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatrics)

Sikora Law LLC; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their dynamic team in Sunderland. This role involves working with children facing speech, language, and communication challenges, providing essential assessments and interventions across various settings. The ideal candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop training for parents and professionals, and engage in continuous professional development. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Recognized Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification is essential.
• Experience with developmental speech and language disorders is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver interventions for children with communication difficulties.
• Collaborate with health, education, and social care professionals.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

Training Development

Assessment and Intervention

Communication Skills

Education

Recognized Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatrics)

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Job Summary

South Tyneside and Sunderland Speech and Language Therapy Service Childrens Team: working with children with additional and complex needs, predominantly based in Sunderland. Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Childrens Speech and Language Therapy Service. Our needs-led team is dynamic, well-structured, and well-run.

Main duties of the job:

• Assess, plan, and deliver intervention for children with speech, language, and communication difficulties across community, educational, and specialist settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including health, education, and social care professionals.
• Develop and deliver training for professionals and parents/carers.
• Work with children with eating, drinking, and swallowing difficulties, including those with autism and complex needs.
• Participate in CPD, research, and innovation activities, and work within a supportive team environment.

Person Specification

Essential experience and qualifications:

• Recognized Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification.
• Membership of HCPC and eligibility for RCSLT membership.
• Experience with a range of developmental speech, language, and communication disorders.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and liaising with other professionals.
• Post-graduate experience in assessment and intervention for complex cases.

Physical and other requirements:

• Ability to move and handle equipment safely and manage challenging behaviors.
• Competent IT skills and willingness to travel as required.

Qualifications:

• Recognized SLT Degree, HCPC registration, and eligibility for RCSLT membership.

For more details, contact Ruth Rayner, Head of Service, or Nicola Johnson, Clinical Team Manager.

Additional information

This post is subject to DBS check, UK registration, and compliance with sponsorship requirements if applicable. The role is based at Sunderland Children's Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland.