Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

We are seeking 3 motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy team on a 5-month fixed-term basis. These additional posts have been created to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve access to assessment and intervention for children in Sutton.

You will manage a varied paediatric caseload, carrying out assessments, delivering individual and group therapy, writing reports and working closely with families and multidisciplinary colleagues. The majority of the caseload will involve preschool and primary-aged children with speech, language and communication needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for therapists with experience in paediatrics who enjoy direct clinical work and want to make a tangible impact by helping children access support sooner.

In return, we offer regular clinical supervision and peer support along with the chance to work within a welcoming and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality care.

If you are organised, flexible and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

These posts are offered on a fixed-term basis as part of a transformation project to reduce wait times within the service. The funding for these roles is time-limited, and the contract will therefore be offered on a fixed-term basis. These posts will end when the fixed-term period expires (31 March 2027).

Main duties of the job

• To independently manage a caseload of children with speech, language and communication needs.
• To assess, diagnose and provide evidence-based intervention for children presenting with a range of communication difficulties.
• To deliver individual and group therapy programmes as appropriate.
• To develop and implement clear and effective care plans based on assessment findings.
• To provide written reports, recommendations and therapy targets in accordance with professional and local standards.
• To monitor, review and evaluate intervention using appropriate outcome measures.
• To provide advice, support and training to parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals.
• To communicate complex clinical information in a clear and sensitive manner.
• To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support positive outcomes for children and families.
• To maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting job description which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.