Senior Speech and Language Therapist post in the new Experts at Hand team at the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The role leads speech, language and communication work across the service, advising the council on SLCN needs and leading implementation of ELSEC. It is a permanent full-time post of 36 hours a week, with clinical supervision of therapists and a team of Language Assistants. Candidates need HCPC registration and RCSLT membership, and must already hold UK work authorisation as visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Lead the speech, language and communication element of the Experts at Hand service
- Provide professional and clinical leadership across the service
- Drive development of speech, language and communication pathways within the SEND transformation programme
- Act as the council's senior specialist adviser on SLCN across the local area
- Undertake highly specialist assessments and contribute to multidisciplinary assessment and diagnosis
- Design and oversee early intervention support pathways
- Lead implementation of ELSEC principles
- Develop and quality assure training and workforce development programmes
- Supervise and develop Speech and Language Therapists and a team of Language Assistants
- Work with schools, families, health partners, educational psychologists and social care colleagues
- Use data, outcomes and evidence to drive continuous service improvement and innovation
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in speech and language therapy
- Training in clinical supervision
- Evidence of substantial postgraduate professional development
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist, kept continuous
- Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Experience
- Extensive post-qualification experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
- Experience of leading, supervising and developing practitioners and support staff
- Track record of influencing practice, building partnerships and leading change
Skills & knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of assessment, intervention and differential diagnosis
- Strong understanding of SEND legislation, the SEND Code of Practice and EHC processes
- Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills
- Balances strategic leadership with direct clinical expertise
Checks & eligibility
- Satisfactory DBS check
- Satisfactory employment references, CIFAS identity and declaration of interest checks
- Already holds UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship
Other
- Command of spoken English sufficient for a public-facing role
What’s offered
- Flexible working arrangements considered wherever possible
- Good Work Standard accredited employer, covering fair pay, workplace well-being, skills and progression
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
