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Band 5 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Band 5 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Piers Meadows Recruitment

Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month

London, Greater London N8 7HR, England

£34,500 - £42,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist in North London, offering a full-time role with a salary range of £34,500 - £42,000 per annum.
The successful candidate will provide support to children with varying speech, language, and communication needs in mainstream primary and secondary schools.
Candidates should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and current HCPC registration, with prior experience in a paediatric setting being ideal.
Key responsibilities include assessing and managing speech and language needs, delivering interventions, and collaborating with teachers and parents.
Strong clinical decision-making, organizational skills, and effective communication are essential for this role.

Location: North LondonEmployment Type: Full-TimeSalary Range: £34,500 - £42,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic team, providing high-quality support to children across mainstream primary and secondary schools. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse caseload of children with varying speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). You will have the autonomy to manage your caseload and make clinical decisions independently, with accessible advice and supervision from senior therapists when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, and communication needs for children with and without Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Deliver interventions for children with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and dysfluency.
Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure holistic and integrated care.
Design and implement therapy plans tailored to the individual needs of each child.
Provide training and resources to school staff to promote understanding and effective support for SLCN.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of assessments, therapy plans, and progress.
Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and reviews as required.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Qualifications: Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Experience: Ideally, prior experience working with paediatric clients in a mainstream educational setting.
Specialist Training: Experience or training in working with children with autism, ADHD, DLD, and dysfluency is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Strong clinical decision-making abilities.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration with a range of stakeholders.

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