Speech Language Specialist

Cpl UK - Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl UK Healthcare is recruiting a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist team in West London, working with paediatric services in an educational setting. You will assess and treat children with moderate to complex ASD, helping them develop communication, participation and independence.

You will lead on individual therapy plans, collaborate with teachers and allied professionals, and contribute to reviews and multidisciplinary reporting, ensuring high standards of care and

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist is required.
• Experience with children and young people with ASD is essential.
• Experience in paediatric or specialist educational settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist paediatric Speech and Language Therapy caseload.
• Assess children and young people with moderate to complex ASD.
• Develop and deliver individualised therapy programmes.
• Support pupils with complex communication and social communication needs.
• Work closely with teachers, Occupational Therapists, psychologists, families and other professionals.
• Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews and multidisciplinary reports.
• Provide training and practical communication strategies to school staff and parents/carers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist - Paediatrics | Moderate to Complex ASD

Salary: up to £44,000

Cpl UK Healthcare are delighted to be working alongside an Academy Trust to recruit a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join their specialist team in West London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with children and young people with moderate to complex autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within a specialist educational setting.

The Role

You will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessment and intervention, supporting pupils with complex communication needs to develop their communication, participation, and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist paediatric Speech and Language Therapy caseload
• Assess children and young people with moderate to complex ASD
• Develop and deliver individualised therapy programmes
• Support pupils with complex communication and social communication needs
• Work closely with teachers, Occupational Therapists, psychologists, families and other professionals
• Contribute to EHCPs, annual reviews and multidisciplinary reports
• Provide training and practical communication strategies to school staff and parents/carers
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures

Requirements

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working with children and young people with ASD
• Experience within paediatric or specialist educational settings
• Knowledge of complex communication needs and neurodevelopmental conditions
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a specialist caseload independently
• Sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Permanent position within a specialist autism setting
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a real difference to children and young people with complex needs

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