Team Lead Speech & Language Therapist

London Children’s Practice is a passionate and forward-thinking therapy practice looking for an ambitious speech and language therapist who wants to grow their clinical and managerial skills. We put 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!

The Speech & Language Therapist and Team Lead will be responsible for line managing a small group of speech and language therapists, as well as managing a high-quality speech & language therapy provision across their schools and clinic caseload. This role combines leadership and clinical responsibilities and will work closely with the Director of Speech & Language Therapy.

Location: Regional schools and clinic role, London

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports to: Director of Services for Speech & Language Therapy

Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 Depending on Experience

Contract: Summer Contract with the following benefits:

• 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
• Opportunities for funded specialist training
• Clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions
• Opportunities to innovate and lead within area of specialism
• Staff wellbeing and flexible working options
• Exclusive discounts within Benefit Hub
• Competitive medical insurance rates
• A block of free counselling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car purchase scheme
• A “Moment in Time” day a year to use as you please
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover

We provide our staff with the support they need to succeed. Part-time or Term-time contracts also considered.

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

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Maintain an overview of therapists’ calendars and flag gaps to Director
• Disseminate information on policies and procedures
• Conduct Weekly/fortnightly 1:1 check-in with your therapist on general needs, mental wellbeing, schedule and workload
• Manage periods of sick leave and action return to work as required
• Respond to staff queries and direct queries further as required
• Participate in onboarding of new team members
• Follow off-boarding procedures
• Report performance issues to Director and follow guidance from Director on management
• Run weekly/fortnightly team huddles
• Attend regular Team Lead meetings
• Review therapists over their probation period and take actions as required
• Gather PDPs from therapists, summarise individual therapists' progress and needs, send on to Clinical Manager and Director
• Report on ‘wobbly’ therapists who may require additional support
• Manage annual leave requests

Clinical Practice

• Assess, diagnose, and develop tailored therapy plans as well as follow-up therapy programmes, for clients with speech, language and communication needs
• Provide intervention and education to clients, families, and carers to promote long-term outcomes
• Assess needs for, review and contribute to, individuals’ Education, Health and Care Plans
• Provide SLT input as outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, occupational therapists, and psychologists
• Support the set-up of services, within Mainstream and SEN settings, including specialist, targeted and universal provision
• Build and maintain rapport with school senior management and liaise with LCP senior management and team lead as required
• Use evidence-based practice to evaluate the effectiveness of therapy and adapt as needed
• Maintain accurate clinical records, including notes and reports, and contribute to service development initiatives
• Provide training and support for junior colleagues, assistants, or students as required

Training & Capacity Building

• Guide and mentor staff in their team

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date records in accordance with GDPR and HCPC standards
• Adhere to safeguarding responsibilities in line with school and local authority policy
• Ensure service quality through audits, feedback, and continuous improvement

Person Specification

Essential

• BSc or MSc in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC Registration
• Royal College of Speech & Language Therapy Registration
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience with children and young people
• Leadership or service development experience

Desirable

• Experience working within a school setting
• Worked within a paediatric setting
• Experience working with EHCP’s and SLT Provision in a school setting
• Experience working with complex behaviours

At the London Children’s Practice, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and families, and we believe in supporting our team members every step of the way. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider joining us:

• Training Opportunities: We are committed to the ongoing professional development of our staff. As a member of our team, you'll have access to a wide range of training opportunities tailored to your individual interests and career goals.
• Wellbeing Support: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and prioritising employee wellbeing. That’s why we offer comprehensive support services to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Supervision and Mentoring Program: You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners, gain hands-on experience in various areas of Paediatric SLT, and receive guidance every step of the way.
• Clinical Development: We believe in investing in our team members' professional growth and development. That’s why we offer regular in-house training sessions, workshops, and supervision support tailored to your level of experience.

We look forward to welcoming passionate candidates to join our team and make a positive impact. 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.