Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – London, Greater London, E17
Support children with communication and developmental needs across specialist clinics in Walthamstow, Kilburn and Bromley. This Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist position offers an experienced Band 5 or early Band 6 clinician independent clinical work, regular supervision and a pathway towards greater responsibility. Based administratively in London, Greater London, E17, the role combines paediatric therapy with multidisciplinary working and support for therapy assistants.

Employment Type
Permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week across three London clinics. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible HCPC-registered candidates, subject to individual eligibility and practical arrangements.

Salary
£35,000 to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience + benefits.

Benefits

• Annual leave equivalent to 7½ weeks, including bank holidays, allocated as one week at Easter, the whole month of August and two weeks over Christmas.
• £500 annual continuing professional development budget.
• £500 annual wellbeing allowance.
• Pension contributions.
• Regular clinical and management supervision.
• Mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• Specialist autism training, with opportunities to learn approaches including SCERTS and ProLoQuo.
• A structured clinical progression pathway towards Band 6, subject to development rather than automatic promotion.
• Scope to support therapy assistants and develop supervision and leadership skills.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working within a specialist paediatric service.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern
Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week.
Clinic-based across Walthamstow (E17), Kilburn (NW6) and Hayes, Bromley (BR2).

• Wednesday to Friday: 11am to 7pm.
• Saturday and Sunday: 9am to 5pm.
• Monday and Tuesday are days off.
• You must be able to attend all three clinics, including for weekend work.
• The weekly allocation between clinics and any travel during the working day will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Job Description
As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you will deliver assessments, individual therapy and clinical recommendations for children with speech, language and communication needs, including autistic children. The role spans clinics in Walthamstow (E17), Kilburn and Bromley, with Walthamstow serving as the administrative base. You will manage an appropriate caseload independently, work with families and a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to the support of therapy assistants. This allied health position offers specialist practice in private healthcare, regular supervision and scope to develop clinical responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individual speech and language therapy for children with communication needs.
• Complete standardised and informal paediatric assessments.
• Interpret findings and develop evidence-based intervention plans.
• Write clear clinical reports and practical recommendations.
• Manage an appropriate paediatric caseload and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Work with families, schools and multidisciplinary colleagues to support each child’s goals.
• Supervise, support and develop therapy assistants within agreed responsibilities.
• Create and maintain suitable therapy resources.
• Participate in clinical supervision, multidisciplinary meetings and staff training.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and relevant audit work.

Essential Requirements

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible HCPC-registered candidates, subject to individual eligibility and practical arrangements.
• Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist is essential.
• Bring relevant paediatric experience at experienced Band 5 or early Band 6 level. Approximately two to three years of experience is preferred, not an absolute minimum.
• Have experience supporting children with communication needs, including autistic children.
• Be able to assess, plan interventions, interpret findings and produce clinical reports.
• Communicate clearly and sensitively with children, families and colleagues.
• Manage an appropriate caseload independently and be willing and able to work across all three clinics.
• Also suitable for: Paediatric SLT, Children's Speech and Language Therapist, Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist

Company Culture
As a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you will be part of a specialist clinical team that brings therapists, educators and support staff together around children’s individual needs. The service values personalised intervention, collaboration with families and shared clinical learning. Regular supervision, mentoring and specialist autism training provide support as you develop your practice, while the wider multidisciplinary setting offers opportunities to contribute to team development.

Apply Today
If you are a Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist ready to build on your experience with autistic children and other children with communication needs, this London role offers specialist clinical work and supported professional growth. You will need to be comfortable with Wednesday to Sunday working and regular attendance in Walthamstow, Kilburn and Bromley. Apply today if the three-clinic arrangement suits you and you would like to develop your practice within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early interest is warmly encouraged.

Contact Details
Recruit by Nature
George Francis
George@recruitbynature.co.uk
Direct Line: 0118 334 8424
WhatsApp: 07782217154