Speech and Language Therapist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Opportunities for further work

Job summary

KT Healthcare is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to deliver a 3‑hour initial assessment with report for children and young people. The role emphasises inclusive practices and functional outcomes, improving participation and independence within school and home contexts.

You will maintain accurate clinical records, liaise with the multidisciplinary team, and produce required reports while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with neurodevelopmental services
• Experience with therapeutic assessment and report writing
• Ability to liaise with multidisciplinary teams and schools

Responsibilities

• Deliver 3 hour initial assessment with report and ensure accurate documentation.
• Promote an inclusive, child-centred approach to therapy.
• Focus on functional outcomes to improve participation and independence.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team.

Skills

ADHD

Developmental Coordination Disorder

Language disorder

Social communication challenges

Attention maintenance difficulties

Fine motor difficulties

Verbal prompts

Sensory sensitivity

Academic delay

Reading comprehension delay

Swallowing difficulties

Job description

Deliver 3 hour initial assessment with report (non EHCNA Promote an inclusive approach Focus on meaningful, functional outcomes that improve participation and independence Maintain accurate clinical records, liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team and produce report as required,

• Deliver 3 hour initial assessment with report (non EHCNA
• Promote an inclusive approach
• Focus on meaningful, functional outcomes that improve participation and independence
• Maintain accurate clinical records, liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team and produce report as required

We're looking for someone who has:

• ADHD
• Developmental Coordination Disorder
• Language disorder
• Social communication challenged
• Movement seeking and lack if maintaining attention
• Challenges in fine motor manipulation
• Needs verbal prompts to complete daily activities
• Sensory sensitivity
• Behind academically
• Reading comprehension at a much younger age
• Swallowing difficulties
• Experience with the following:
• ADHD
• Developmental Coordination Disorder
• Language disorder
• Social communication challenged
• Movement seeking and lack if maintaining attention
• Challenges in fine motor manipulation
• Needs verbal prompts to complete daily activities
• Sensory sensitivity
• Behind academically
• Reading comprehension at a much younger age
• Swallowing difficulties
• KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mental health and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.
• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage
• Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person.
• Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team., £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage
• Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person.
• Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• This is a critical role with a September start, and we are keen to hear from Speech and Language Therapists who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, evidence-based practice.