Role: Speech & Language Therapist
Workplace: Private Paediatric Therapy Clinic
Location: Central West London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start: January 2025 or March 2025
Salary: Dependant on experience - In line with NHS band 6/7
Parker Smith Inclusion is excited to be working in partnership with a privately-funded paediatric therapy clinic known for its specialisation in sensory integration therapy. They have a commitment to providing assessments and therapy to children and young adults aged 0 to 21 years, with a current client base between 2 and 9 years, makes them an essential service for many families. With expansion on the horizon, they are actively recruiting for Speech & Language Therapist to support their growth and help to set up the speech and language service at the clinic.
As a paediatric Speech & Language Therapist you will play a crucial role in helping children achieve their communication & language development goals.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide speech & language and communication assessments and therapy services for children as well as offer support and guidance to their families
- Keep accurate records and provide written reports
- Set targets for therapy and monitor progress
- Provide intervention as required
- Hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision
- They will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Being able to demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, as well as part of the therapy and wider MDTs
- Able to show flexibility to working demands.
- To be able to show initiative and motivation to work with the rest of the team to develop this new service
What makes this an attractive workplace for therapists?
- Stability and Growth: With over 20 years in operation, the clinic offers stability and exciting prospects for growth, including the proposed opening of a second clinic in North London.
- Professional Development: The clinic prioritises the professional growth of its therapists, offering training, mentorship, and the opportunity to train under the CEO, a world-renowned expert in sensory integration.
- Varied and Rewarding Caseload: Therapists work with a diverse range of clients from various cultural backgrounds, providing unique learning opportunities and the chance to build close, long-term relationships with clients and their families.
- Collaborative and Supportive Atmosphere: Described as having a “family-run” feel, they foster open communication and values the input of all team members. Regular team meetings ensure everyone feels prepared and supported.
- Excellent Facilities: The clinic is located in central London, providing spacious and well-equipped facilities to support therapists in delivering their services effectively.
If you are a Speech & Language Therapist with experience who is interested in a purposeful and rewarding career at a clinic dedicated to supporting the development of children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you. Please respond to this advert to express your interest and take the next step in your SEND career. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we will support you in undertaking a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Apply now and let's explore this exciting opportunity together!