Speech and Language Therapist

Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your speech and language therapy career- all whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment?

London Children's Practice is an exciting and creative practice looking for an ambitious Speech and Language Therapist who wants to grow their clinical skills in a strong team environment. We place a high importance on work-life balance, so we offer a Summer Contract that maximises annual leave! We're also trialling provision for 10% rest every day!

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Regional Role, Surrey

Salary: Up to £50,960 FTE, dependent on experience - All experience levels considered - multiple positions available due to growth

Hours: 37.5 Hour Week - Flexible working across 6 days (Monday-Saturday)

Contract: Permanent - Summer contract - 50 weeks (5 weeks off in summer break, + 22 days holiday)

About London Children's Practice

The London Children's Practice is a renowned multidisciplinary hub, with a 15-year legacy of delivering exceptional care to children, young people, and families, both in London and internationally. Our success is built on a foundation of growth, collaboration, diversity, and care, which underpins every aspect of our therapeutic and assessment services. We work in close partnership with schools and Local Authorities, developing tailored packages of support that create meaningful, lasting outcomes.

As part of the Outcomes First Group, a recognised leader in exceptional education, The London Children's Practice works with the OFG Momenta Connect brand. Our partnership helps young people overcome educational barriers, engage with their learning, and embrace their unique strengths to find their path.

With The London Children's Practice entering a significant phase of growth, now is an exciting time for new employees to join and develop professionally.

For more information about the London Children's Practice, please visit our website: London's Children's Practice

About the role

London Children's Practice seeks a dedicated and skilled Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic and supportive team. In this role, you will manage a varied caseload for clients aged 0-18, conducting comprehensive assessments using both standardised and non-standardised tools. The position involves providing both individual and group interventions, identifying appropriate treatment outcomes, and evaluating their effectiveness to ensure the best possible care. You will play a key role in multi-agency collaboration, attending case discussions and EHCP reviews to advocate for the needs of children and families. Excellent communication and training skills are essential, as you will advise parents, carers, and external agencies while also providing supervision to junior staff or students. We are looking for a professional who is committed to their own development and clinical governance, continuously updating their knowledge and adhering to HCPC ethics and guidelines. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall ethos of LCP, participate in team meetings, and help shape service developments, all while maintaining meticulous and accurate client records

Location: Primarily school-based with work within a clinic setting.

Essential Criteria:

• BSc or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration.

Desirable:

• Experience working within a paediatric setting.
• Experience working with EHCPs and SLT provision in a school setting.
• Experience working with complex behaviours.
• Experience completing assessments for Education, Health, and Care Plans
• Specialist CPD and/or training
• Trauma-Informed care experience
• Experience working with paediatric social, emotional, and mental health needs

London Children's Practice - Why Choose Us?

At the London Children's Practice, we provide exceptional care by investing in our team. Here's what we offer:

• Ongoing Professional Development: Access training opportunities that support your career growth and interests.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support: Prioritise a healthy work-life balance with our dedicated support services and wellness initiatives.
• Expert Supervision and Mentoring: Work with experienced practitioners who provide guidance for your paediatric occupational therapy journey.
• Structured Clinical Growth: Benefit from regular in-house training, workshops, and supervision to refine your skills.
• Paediatric OT Onboarding Program: Our experienced team offers a dedicated program to help newly qualified or paediatric-new OTs build core skills.

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:

• 5 weeks off in the school summer break
• 22 days of annual leave + years of service allowance
• 1 CPD day to use towards training
• Annual CPD opportunities + Monthly internal CPD provided
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

For more information about this role please refer to the Job Description and Job Pack.

At LCP, we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS.

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