Senior Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist

Lead, mentor and shape a growing paediatric SLT service, while remaining hands‑on with a specialist caseload. Our client is seeking an experienced clinician to provide clinical leadership for the SLT function, maintain a complex caseload, and drive service development alongside the senior leadership. Ideal for someone who enjoys balancing advanced practice with coaching others and improving pathways.

The role

• Deliver advanced assessment and intervention for complex/high‑risk presentations (e.g., ASD, DLD, feeding & swallowing).
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and reflective practice; identify CPD needs and uphold clinical quality and consistency.
• Lead service planning and pathway development; refine protocols, assessment frameworks and documentation standards; support recruitment and induction.
• Collaborate closely with OT, psychology and education partners; contribute to safeguarding, governance, audits and outcomes monitoring.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to strategy, innovation and growth.

About you

• Recognised SLT qualification with current professional registration (e.g., HCPC) and significant post‑qualification paediatric experience.
• Proven track record with complex caseloads and providing clinical supervision; confident communicator and role model.
• Desirable: prior team/lead role; specialist skills in AAC and/or dysphagia; experience in multidisciplinary or private practice settings.

Benefits & working environment

• Opportunity to shape and grow an SLT department within a supportive, forward‑thinking leadership team.
• Balanced leadership and clinical caseload; ongoing leadership development and CPD.
• Comprehensive wellbeing benefits (24/7 GP/physician access; counselling helpline; financial & legal support; carer support; fitness & lifestyle discounts).

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*Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our recruitment team for an initial conversation.

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