Speech & Language Therapist Harrogate

RGH-Global Limited; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading psychological care provider in Harrogate seeks a Speech & Language Therapist (ADOS-2) for a hybrid role. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have experience in diagnostic assessments for autism and ADHD. Duties include conducting assessments, writing reports, and potentially supervising junior staff. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £75,000 per annum, depending on experience. This position offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality psychological care across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental assessments with children and young people.
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for autism and ADHD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive specialist assessments for suspected autism and/or ADHD.
• Write assessment reports in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide appropriate recommendations and interventions.

Skills

Experience Working With Students

Time Management

Acute Care

Speech Therapy

Assistive Technologies

Autism Experience

Pediatrics Experience

Home Care

Patient Service Experience

Education

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist

Eligible to work in UK

Additional qualifications in relevant areas of autism and/or ADHD

Job description

Job Title

Speech & Language Therapist (ADOS-2) - Harrogate

Location

Harrogate North Yorkshire (Hybrid)

Role

Permanent

Salary

35000 - 75000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours

Full Time (part-time considered)

Our client is an award-winning NHS and HSE approved practice dedicated to providing high-quality psychological care across the UK and Ireland.

They provide high-quality services to clients across the UK and Ireland including neurodevelopmental and psychological assessments for adults and children as well as expert witness assessments for the courts and parole boards assessments in criminal / prison law family law immigration law and medico-legal cases. They have a proven track record of providing high quality assessments and delivering on NHS contracts.

The Role

This is an exciting and valuable role within a busy service providing invaluable assessments to families and adults. This is a hybrid or remote role for suitably qualified clinicians working within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team for children referred for autism and / or ADHD assessments via NHS Patient choice and their GP.

Some aspects of the role may be undertaken remotely but you must be able to travel to the office at least 1-2 times per week.

The role requires conducting comprehensive specialist assessments including diagnostic assessments of individuals with suspected autism and / or ADHD using established diagnostic tools. Assessments of mental health conditions may also be required. Assessments are undertaken on behalf of the NHS via GP referral.

The clinician is also responsible for writing up assessment reports in a timely and professional manner as well as providing appropriate recommendations and interventions. Additionally the clinician may be involved in supervising and supporting junior staff members depending on experience.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Must be eligible to work in UK.
• Experience in conducting diagnostic neurodevelopmental / specialist developmental assessments with children and young people
• Experience working with children and young people with neurodevelopmental disorders or mental health difficulties in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and appropriate assessment tools for autism and ADHD
• Knowledge of differential diagnosis
• ADOS-2 / ADI-R trained
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in report writing and record keeping
• Additional qualifications in relevant areas of autism and / or ADHD
• Clinical Supervision integral to the role

Key Skills

• Experience Working With Students
• Time Management
• Acute Care
• HTTPS
• Speech Therapy
• Assistive Technologies
• Autism Experience
• Pediatrics Experience
• Home Care
• Interpretation
• Patient Service Experience
• Phone Etiquette

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Yearly Salary Salary

35000 - 75000