Speech and Language Therapist

Medacs Healthcare; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Kingston upon Thames seeks a highly skilled Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatric) for a locum role. You will provide therapy to students with physical disabilities and learning difficulties, assess pupil needs, and train staff. Essential qualifications include a relevant degree and HCPC registration, along with required experience in acute paediatrics. This position offers comprehensive support, holiday pay, and opportunities for online training.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Ability to block book shifts

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Online CPD training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience required.
• Experience in acute paediatrics including dysphagia is essential.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech and Language therapy sessions for students.
• Conduct assessments for current and prospective pupils.
• Train professional staff and others as required.
• Produce professional standard written documents.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Assessment and evaluation

Collaboration with staff

Training provision

Education

BSc or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Job description

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatric)

Location: Kingston upon Thames

Band: Band 6/7

Contract Type: Locum

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapist specialising in Paediatrics looking for a locum role?

We are looking for skilled and experienced Speech and Language Therapists (SALT) to support our client to delivering excellent care and support within an educational setting to pupils with physical disabilities, severe
and profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide Speech and Language therapy for students through individual, group and/or teacher directed therapy sessions
• Provide assessment for current and prospective pupils as needed
• To contribute to training of professional staff and others as required
• To provide written documents as needed at a professional standard

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Speech and Language Therapist with:

• BSc or diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Experience in acute paediatrics, including paediatric dysphagia in educational settings.

Benefits:

• Access to Health Assured (mental health and wellbeing support).
• First access to shifts with the ability to block book shifts in advance.
• Comprehensive compliance support.
• Holiday pay, pension scheme, and online CPD training opportunities.

Why Choose Us:

We are a friendly and approachable team committed to finding you locum roles to ensure you enjoy both your work life and your home life. We offer 24/7 support for all our clinicians - we are always here when you need us most.

If you are looking for a locum Speech and Language Therapist (Paediatric) role apply today.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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