Speech and Language Therapist (Band 7)

Pharmacyupdate; Kingswood; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate is recruiting a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist for our client, a well-established children's charity, on a 12-month FTC. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions for children and young people with neurodisabilities within a multidisciplinary setting.

The role covers a complex paediatric caseload across a specialist school and residential services, with a focus on Dysphagia, tracheostomy and AAC, plus providing supervision to junior SLTs and contributing

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification clinical experience overall.
• 3 years' experience within paediatrics or neurodisability.
• 2 years of direct Dysphagia experience with Level C competency (RCSLT).
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership mandatory.
• Willing to travel UK-wide for off-site referral assessments.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously manage a complex paediatric caseload across a specialist school and residential services.
• Address Dysphagia, tracheostomy, and AAC in classroom settings.
• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership and supervise junior SLTs and technicians; assist with SENDist tribunals and annual reviews.

Skills

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Paediatric experience

Dysphagia experience

UK travel

Flexible rota

Job description

Our client, a well-established children's charity, is currently recruiting a (Band 7) Speech and Language Therapist to join their team on a 12-month FTC. The Speech and Language Therapist will be responsible for providing high quality, evidence based speech and language therapy assessments and intervention to children and young people with neurodisabilities and neurodevelopmental concerns, within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting.

Key Responsibilities for the Speech and Language Therapist:

• Complex Neuro & Brain Injury Caseload: You will autonomously manage a highly complex paediatric caseload, working across both a specialist special school and residential services for children with acquired brain injuries and neurodisabilities.
• Dysphagia, Tracheostomy & AAC Focus: The core clinical day-to-day involves high-level Dysphagia management, assessing tracheostomy impact on speaking and swallowing, and implementing Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools into the classroom.
• Staff Supervision & School Governance: You will provide day-to-day clinical leadership and monthly formal supervision to junior SLTs and technicians, while handling school-based administration like SENDist tribunals and annual reviews.

Skills Required for the Speech and Language Therapist:

• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification clinical experience overall.
• 3 years' experience working specifically within paediatrics or neurodisability.
• 2 years of direct Dysphagia experience with a certified Level C competency (RCSLT).
• Active HCPC registration and RCSLT membership are mandatory
• Comfortable working a flexible rota (including one early evening shift per week and one weekend day per month) and willing to travel UK-wide occasionally for off-site referral assessments.