Job Description:

Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist

Location: London

Contract Type: Term time plus 2 weeks during the summer holidays

Hours: 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday)

Salary: Rates are negotiable

Role Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to provide an onsite Speech and Language Therapy service to students aged 19–25 in a college. You will deliver therapy as set out in each student’s Education Health Care Plan and work as part of an integrated, holistic therapy team, leading on speech and language therapy alongside the Head of Therapy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group speech and language therapy as indicated in student Education Health Care Plans
• Support teaching and support staff to embed speech and language programmes in lessons
• Lead and advocate for the college’s “Total Communication” approach
• Act as dysphagia lead, including assessment, programme writing and supporting class teams to implement programmes
• Produce reports for annual reviews and attend reviews when needed
• Support the assessment of new students, including visiting them in their current settings and liaising on equipment
• Ensure speech and language resources are made, ordered, organised and used effectively
• Report regularly to senior leadership and the Board, advising on the growth of the service
• Identify, organise and deliver training for college staff and the wider community supporting students
• Work with job coaches and the transition co-ordinator to help staff outside college support students’ communication
• Manage your own time, including clinical supervision, to best meet students’ needs

Key Requirements

• HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience delivering individual and group speech and language therapy
• Experience of dysphagia assessment and programme writing
• Ability to train, advise and work alongside teaching and support staff
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills

What We Offer

• Term-time contract plus 2 weeks during the summer holidays, 4 days per week
• Annual leave taken during college holidays
• Rates are negotiable, based on experience
• Personalised support from our recruitment team
• The opportunity to lead speech and language therapy and help shape the growth of the service

About Us

Oxford Natural Healthcare Professionals is a trusted provider of clinical talent to the UK’s private healthcare sector. We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals in roles that match their expertise and values.