Speech and Language Therapist – Paediatrics

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 Band 6 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established Speech & Language Therapy team based in Romford.

Specialism/Team: Paediatrics

Job Type & Hours: Locum – 5x days per week/37.5 hours

Pay Rate: £28.52 per hour (assignment rate)

Main duties:

• Expected to manage a caseload of clients with a range of identified needs which may or may not include identified/ suspected social communication difficulties, including Autism
• Provide high quality speech and language therapy in close conjunction with families and other professionals working with the same client group such as Paediatrician’s
• Work autonomously as a Specialist or Highly Specialist SLT within the community team, providing an effective service in Havering for children who have a range of speech, language and communication needs including Autism, Speech Sound disorders, Dysphagia, Complex Needs, DLD and Early Language development needs. This includes clients with/without an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
• Provide an advanced standard of assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment and management of communication difficulties in children
• Evaluate outcomes of assessments and to provide advice and feedback to parents and other professionals as appropriate
• Devise and deliver appropriate highly specialist intervention/care plans/enhanced models of SLT for clients with complex communication needs and provide suitable and timely support
• Work as part of the integrated therapies team ensuring the delivery of joined up care plans
• Provide specialist training for other professionals within the area of communication development and difficulties
• Assist in the development of skills relating to this area to colleagues including SLTs, SLTAs, speech & language therapy students, teaching assistants, SENCos and early years’ staff
• Work collaboratively with family/carers and all agencies involved with the child’s care
• Support the leadership of the children’s speech and language service in Havering

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.

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

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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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