Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Band 7 (Paediatrics)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join a dedicated team. The successful candidate will provide specialist speech and language therapy and clinical leadership to children, young people, and families accessing the services of this charity.

Staff Benefits:

This organization offers a range of benefits, including London weighting, a shuttle bus service, and more.

Role Requirements:

The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based speech and language therapy assessments and interventions to children and young people with neuro-disabilities and neurodevelopmental concerns within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting. The service delivery focuses on outcome-driven interventions, safe care, and promoting the function and participation of children and young people in home, school, and community life.

The successful Specialist Speech and Language Therapist will support children and young people with communication needs, speech and language difficulties, eating and drinking challenges, and tracheostomy care at a highly specialist level. With experience working in a complex environment across a large and diverse workforce, the candidate should be exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. They will have the ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications:

• HCPC-approved degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Right to work in the UK
• Valid HCPC registration
• Postgraduate experience working with paediatric patients

Additional Staff Benefits:

This role is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, the organization offers a valuable range of benefits, including a flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, time-off days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, and time off for gender reassignment.

Additional annual leave days are provided for long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on length of service. Other benefits include free on-site parking, a staff shuttle service from train stations, a subsidized cafeteria, a pension scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

?To apply or for more information regarding this role for Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, please contact Janice Froggatt at janice.froggatt@merco.co.uk or call 0208 971 2974.