Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Sutton, South London
Rate: £30-£35 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: Ongoing long-term (1 year+)
Hours: Full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week considered)

Benefits

Competitive locum rate of £30-£35 per hour, depending on experience.
Flexible full-time or part-time working.
Opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Varied and rewarding paediatric caseload.
Ongoing contract with the potential for extension or a permanent position.
Excellent clinical support and a positive team environment.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across mainstream and specialist education settings in Sutton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a paediatric Speech & Language Therapist looking for a rewarding locum role with a varied caseload and the flexibility of part-time or full-time hours.

The Role - Locum Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist

You will manage your own paediatric caseload, working with children and young people aged 4-25 years across:

Mainstream schools
Specialist schools
Colleges
SEND provisionsYou will carry out assessments, deliver evidence-based therapy, contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and work closely with families, schools and multidisciplinary professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Caseload

You will support children and young people with a range of needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Down Syndrome
Deafness
Dyslexia
Moderate and Profound Learning Difficulties (MLD/PMLD)
Other SEND profiles

Key Responsibilities

Manage an independent paediatric caseload.
Complete assessments and deliver therapy interventions.
Deliver individual and group therapy sessions.
Prepare clinical reports and contribute to EHCPs.
Provide advice and training to teachers, parents and carers.
Work closely with education, health and social care professionals.
Support schools through consultation and partnership working.

Requirements

HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist.
RCSLT membership.
Previous paediatric Speech and Language Therapy experience.
Experience working with children with SEND.
Strong communication and organisational skills.If you're an experienced paediatric Speech and Language Therapist looking for your next locum opportunity, do not hesitate to apply
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed