Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatric

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced NHS Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established Speech & Language Therapy team based in Watford.

Specialism/Team: Paediatric

Job Type & Hours: Locum ongoing contract, Mainly weekends (some weekday availability)

Day Rate: £400 Weekday & £450 Weekend (assignment rate)

Benefits of working for Sanctuary Personnel:

• Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
• Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
• Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious SLT/Speech and Language Therapy roles that you won’t find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
• Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We’re here to ensure you’re always on top of your game.
• Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Speech & Language Therapist and receive a generous £250 bonus once they’ve completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There’s no limit to how many SLTs you can refer.
• Professional Development: Working as a locum SLT/Speech and Language Therapist provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and Treat Children: Conduct initial assessments and provide therapy for children aged 2.5 to 11 years. Create individualized care plans based on the child’s needs.
• Intervention Schedule: Provide 4, 6, or 10 therapy sessions, depending on the referral type. Schedule and manage follow-up sessions as necessary.
• Discharge Process: When a child is ready for discharge, book time the following week to complete discharge reports and necessary paperwork.
• Documentation: Ensure timely and accurate record-keeping for all assessments, interventions, and discharge activities.

Requirements of the Speech and Language Therapist/SLT:

• Degree or equivalent within Speech and Language Therapy and HCPC registration
• Recent UK/NHS post qualifying experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist

Contact:

This Speech and Language Therapist/SLT job is advertised by Alex Blackwell; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Speech and Language Therapist role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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