Speech Language Pathologist

FIND | Medical; Newbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Newbury is seeking an experienced Senior Speech and Language Therapist to manage a caseload of young people with complex needs. Responsibilities include leading therapy practices, mentoring colleagues, and using evidence-based interventions. Full-time and part-time options are available with a competitive salary range from £46,000 to £53,000.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration.
• Experience managing a caseload as a qualified SaLT.
• Knowledge of a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Speech and Language Therapy practices.
• Manage a caseload of young people with complex needs.
• Plan and deliver training to enhance colleagues’ skills.

Skills

Clinical reasoning skills

Experience in managing a caseload

Mentoring or coaching

Knowledge of evidence-based approaches for autism

Education

Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join a supportive and dynamic therapy team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional with experience managing a caseload and working with autistic young people or individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

Role Highlights:

• Lead and develop Speech and Language Therapy practices.
• Manage a caseload of young people with complex needs, including assessment, intervention planning, and progress review.
• Line-manage a small team of Speech and Language Therapists.
• Plan and deliver training to enhance colleagues’ knowledge and skills in autism and communication.
• Deliver specialist interventions using evidence-based therapy approaches, including low- and high-tech AAC, social communication, understanding, and expression.
• Contribute to reviews, providing high-quality written reports and assessments.
• Liaise with external professionals to ensure consistency of therapy plans.
• Participate in ongoing service improvement projects and manage therapy-specific equipment and resources.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional qualification in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration
• Experience managing a caseload as a qualified SaLT
• Strong clinical reasoning skills for assessment and intervention planning
• Experience mentoring or coaching colleagues
• Ability to use assessment findings to develop tailored therapy programmes
• Knowledge of a wide range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches for autistic young people with complex needs
• Previous experience in education or residential care settings
• Experience managing a small team
• Training in autism-specific approaches (e.g., TEACCH, intensive interaction, attention autism)
• Sub-speciality SaLT training
• Experience delivering training

Scheduling: Full-time and part-time considered. Salary: up to £46,000 - 53,000. Full UK driving licence required.