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Principal Speech and Language Therapist
London
Permanent
Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30
£48,000–£55,000 per annum, with a structured pay review at 6 months
Are you an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for clinical leadership, team development, and shaping how exceptional therapy is delivered? We are looking for a Principal Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist paediatric therapy centre in London — a role that places you at the heart of the clinical team, combining a meaningful hands-on caseload with genuine responsibility for the quality and growth of the SLT service.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to step into a position that carries real clinical and organisational weight — not just a title, but a genuine leadership role within a growing, specialist clinic. You will lead and expand the SLT service, set the standard for clinical practice, and shape how a high-performing team develops over the years ahead, within a richly multidisciplinary environment that places sensory integration at the heart of its work.
The Setting
A specialist paediatric therapy centre in the heart of London, delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions to children and young people aged 6 months to 25 years with speech, language, communication, and eating and drinking difficulties. The clinic operates across both private and LA-commissioned pathways and has a strong multidisciplinary ethos, with a Clinic Director who is an internationally recognised Sensory Integration trainer and practitioner.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a growing team of Band 5, 6, and 7 Speech and Language Therapists, providing clinical guidance and line management support
- Carry a clinical caseload of children with a range of speech, language, communication, and feeding needs, delivering high-quality assessments and evidence-based interventions
- Conduct and oversee standardised assessments including CELF-5, PLS-5, BPVS-3, VMPAC, and oro-motor and feeding assessments, producing clear reports for EHCP, tribunal, and clinical purposes
- Apply and model strong clinical reasoning across the team, supporting junior SLTs to develop their analytical skills and professional judgement
- Oversee the quality of assessments, interventions, and progress documentation across the team, including receptive and expressive language, speech sound development, social communication, AAC, and eating and drinking
- Design and implement specialist intervention programmes for clients with complex needs, including those with social communication difficulties, AAC requirements, or significant dysphagia
- Deliver home and school recommendations and implement communication and feeding programmes
- Provide clinical supervision and professional development to junior staff while fostering a supportive team environment
- Communicate therapy plans and progress effectively to parents and professionals, ensuring consistency and quality across the team
- Conduct online therapy sessions for clients who cannot attend in person
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Educators, and Administrative Staff
- Participate in strategic service development and contribute to the clinic’s overall goals
What We’re Looking For
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy, current HCPC registration, and RCSLT membership
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in speech and language therapy, with at least 2 years in a paediatric setting
- Previous experience in a senior, lead, or supervisory role is essential
- Demonstrable experience across paediatric speech, language, and communication needs; dysphagia assessment and management is highly desirable
- Experience with standardised paediatric assessments including CELF-5, PLS-5, BPVS-3, VMPAC, and feeding/oro-motor tools (or willingness to develop proficiency)
- Experience with augmentative and alternative communication approaches is desirable
- Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship may be available)
Training and Development
- Comprehensive onboarding programme tailored to your experience and leadership remit
- Structured clinical leadership development working alongside the Clinic Director
- Exposure to Ayres Sensory Integration® principles and how they intersect with communication and feeding profiles
- Ongoing peer reflection and senior-level clinical supervision
- A growing supervisory caseload with scope to shape how junior SLTs are recruited, onboarded, and developed
- CPD funding and access to specialist training programmes
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a 24/7 General Practitioner
- 24/7 helpline for stress, personal issues, bereavement, and emotional support, including counselling sessions
- Legal Assistance — 24/7 legal support for personal legal issues
- Fitness discounts, including access to over 3,600 health clubs
- Lifestyle discounts across a wide range of categories
- CPD funding and specialist training support
- Structured six-month salary review
Required Skills:
Leadership Development Eligibility Support Access Membership Development Funding Profiles Salary Registration Onboarding Analytical Skills Integration Documentation Design Training Leadership Communication Management
Principal Speech and Language Therapist
London
Permanent
Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30
£48,000–£55,000 per annum, with a structured pay review at 6 months
Are you an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for clinical leadership, team development, and shaping how exceptional therapy is delivered? We are looking for a Principal Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist paediatric therapy centre in London — a role that places you at the heart of the clinical team, combining a meaningful hands-on caseload with genuine responsibility for the quality and growth of the SLT service.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity to step into a position that carries real clinical and organisational weight — not just a title, but a genuine leadership role within a growing, specialist clinic. You will lead and expand the SLT service, set the standard for clinical practice, and shape how a high-performing team develops over the years ahead, within a richly multidisciplinary environment that places sensory integration at the heart of its work.
The Setting
A specialist paediatric therapy centre in the heart of London, delivering high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions to children and young people aged 6 months to 25 years with speech, language, communication, and eating and drinking difficulties. The clinic operates across both private and LA-commissioned pathways and has a strong multidisciplinary ethos, with a Clinic Director who is an internationally recognised Sensory Integration trainer and practitioner.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a growing team of Band 5, 6, and 7 Speech and Language Therapists, providing clinical guidance and line management support
- Carry a clinical caseload of children with a range of speech, language, communication, and feeding needs, delivering high-quality assessments and evidence-based interventions
- Conduct and oversee standardised assessments including CELF-5, PLS-5, BPVS-3, VMPAC, and oro-motor and feeding assessments, producing clear reports for EHCP, tribunal, and clinical purposes
- Apply and model strong clinical reasoning across the team, supporting junior SLTs to develop their analytical skills and professional judgement
- Oversee the quality of assessments, interventions, and progress documentation across the team, including receptive and expressive language, speech sound development, social communication, AAC, and eating and drinking
- Design and implement specialist intervention programmes for clients with complex needs, including those with social communication difficulties, AAC requirements, or significant dysphagia
- Deliver home and school recommendations and implement communication and feeding programmes
- Provide clinical supervision and professional development to junior staff while fostering a supportive team environment
- Communicate therapy plans and progress effectively to parents and professionals, ensuring consistency and quality across the team
- Conduct online therapy sessions for clients who cannot attend in person
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Educators, and Administrative Staff
- Participate in strategic service development and contribute to the clinic’s overall goals
What We’re Looking For
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech and Language Therapy, current HCPC registration, and RCSLT membership
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in speech and language therapy, with at least 2 years in a paediatric setting
- Previous experience in a senior, lead, or supervisory role is essential
- Demonstrable experience across paediatric speech, language, and communication needs; dysphagia assessment and management is highly desirable
- Experience with standardised paediatric assessments including CELF-5, PLS-5, BPVS-3, VMPAC, and feeding/oro-motor tools (or willingness to develop proficiency)
- Experience with augmentative and alternative communication approaches is desirable
- Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship may be available)
Training and Development
- Comprehensive onboarding programme tailored to your experience and leadership remit
- Structured clinical leadership development working alongside the Clinic Director
- Exposure to Ayres Sensory Integration® principles and how they intersect with communication and feeding profiles
- Ongoing peer reflection and senior-level clinical supervision
- A growing supervisory caseload with scope to shape how junior SLTs are recruited, onboarded, and developed
- CPD funding and access to specialist training programmes
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a 24/7 General Practitioner
- 24/7 helpline for stress, personal issues, bereavement, and emotional support, including counselling sessions
- Legal Assistance — 24/7 legal support for personal legal issues
- Fitness discounts, including access to over 3,600 health clubs
- Lifestyle discounts across a wide range of categories
- CPD funding and specialist training support
- Structured six-month salary review
Leadership Development Eligibility Support Access Membership Development Funding Profiles Salary Registration Onboarding Analytical Skills Integration Documentation Design Training Leadership Communication Management
£ 48,000.00 – 55,000.00 (British Pound Sterling)
Contact Detail:
RGH-Global Limited Recruiting Team