Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist- Lewisham

The role

You will assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate outcomes for children aged 5 to 18 with speech, language and communication difficulties. This work takes place across mainstream primary and secondary schools in Lewisham.

What you will do

• Independently assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate outcomes for children with speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments and interventions.
• Support the development and delivery of innovative therapy approaches and service models.
• Monitor progress and maintain evidence-based clinical practice.
• Oversee caseload, identifying areas of risk, emerging needs, and service development opportunities.
• Provide professional advice to support Education and Health Care Needs Assessments and Plans.
• Maintain professional accountability and supervise junior staff.
• Adhere to Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust protocols and service guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records and reports.
• Participate in clinical and safeguarding supervision.

Required qualifications

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Eligibility for membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
• Experience working with children and young people in educational settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A reflective and proactive approach to clinical practice and service improvement

About the company

Pulse is a recruitment agency with specialist consultants who focus on finding opportunities to match professional skills and aspirations.