About this role
Job summary
Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Associate
Location: Oxfordshire
Service: Therapies / SEND
Contract: Associate / Consultancy
Hours: Flexible
Rate: £70 per hour + £40 per hour travel time + 55p per mile
Start: ASAP
KT Healthcare is looking for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing associate team, providing specialist support to children and young people across SEND and education settings.
This is an opportunity to deliver targeted speech and language therapy, working collaboratively with children and young people, their families, education staff and wider professionals to support communication, participation and development.
Main duties of the job
You will support children and young people presenting with a range of speech, language and communication needs. This may include:
- Receptive and expressive language difficulties
- Speech sound and phonological difficulties
- Social communication and interaction needs
- Autism and other neurodevelopmental needs
- Listening and attention difficulties
- Complex communication needs
- Difficulties impacting learning, relationships and participation
You will work as part of a collaborative team, providing individualised, evidence-based intervention tailored to each young person's needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver targeted speech and language therapy
- Assess needs and develop appropriate therapy targets
- Develop and demonstrate therapeutic strategies and activities
- Provide written programmes, recommendations and resources
- Review progress and adapt intervention where appropriate
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
- Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
- Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings where required
About You
- HCPC registered SLT
- Experience supporting children with a range of speech, language and communication needs in community or educational settings
- Experience working with children with SEND and/or neurodevelopmental needs
- Strong clinical assessment, intervention and report-writing skills
- The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
- Excellent communication and collaborative working skills
- A child-centred and evidence-based approach
About us
Why Join KT Healthcare?
As an associate therapist, you'll have the flexibility to work around your existing commitments while accessing specialist SEND and healthcare opportunities.
What We Offer
- £70 per hour clinical rate
- £40 per hour travel time
- 55p per mile mileage
- Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
- Opportunities for both direct therapy and indirect support
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Ongoing opportunities as our service continues to grow
- A varied caseload
If you're an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for flexible associate work in Oxfordshire, we'd love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Associate
Location: Oxfordshire
Service: Therapies / SEND
Contract: Associate / Consultancy
Hours: Flexible
Start: ASAP
About the Role
- Receptive and expressive language difficulties
- Speech sound and phonological difficulties
- Social communication and interaction needs
- Autism and other neurodevelopmental needs
- Listening and attention difficulties
- Complex communication needs
- Difficulties impacting learning, relationships and participation
Key Responsibilities
You will
- Deliver targeted speech and language therapy
- Assess needs and develop appropriate therapy targets
- Develop and demonstrate therapeutic strategies and activities
- Provide written programmes, recommendations and resources
- Review progress and adapt intervention where appropriate
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
- Produce reports and contribute to annual reviews
About You
We are looking for a qualified Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist who has:
- HCPC registration
- Experience working with children and young people in community or educational settings
- Experience supporting children with a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Experience working with children with SEND and/or neurodevelopmental needs
- Strong clinical assessment, intervention and report-writing skills
- The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
- Excellent communication and collaborative working skills
- A child-centred and evidence-based approach
What We Offer
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered SaLT
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd
Address
KT Healthcare
Chinnor
Oxfordshire
OX39 4AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)