Specialist Children's Speech and Language Therapist

HIOW Healthcare; Newport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their team on the Isle of Wight. There are two positions available: a fixed term contract for 15 hours a week and a permanent role for 22.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will provide assessments and treatments for children with communication challenges and will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, schools, and preschools. Supervision of assistants and student therapists will also be part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing speech and language therapy services.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in communication disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and management for children with communication difficulties.
• Supervise therapy assistants and students.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and external services.

Job description

We have two exciting opportunities for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to come and join our team on the Isle of Wight

One role is a fixed term, 12 month contract for 15 hours a week and the second role is a permanent contract for 22.5 hours per week

The post holder is responsible for providing high quality, evidenced-based assessment, treatment and management for children with communication difficulties within a community setting

The post holder will work closely with our multidisciplinary team, children's services, preschools and schools. This can involve attending case conferences, joint appointments and providing education and training as required

The post holder is responsible for supervision of speech and language therapy assistants and students