Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist

<p></p> <p data-start="102" data-end="410"><strong data-start="102" data-end="119">🔹 Job Title:</strong> Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist<br data-start="170" data-end="173"><strong data-start="173" data-end="188">🔹 Banding:</strong> Band 6/7<br data-start="197" data-end="200"><strong data-start="200" data-end="216">🔹 Location:</strong> Scotland<br data-start="225" data-end="228"><strong data-start="228" data-end="246">🔹 Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br data-start="251" data-end="254"><strong data-start="254" data-end="270">🔹 Duration:</strong> 3 months (with potential for extension)<br data-start="310" data-end="313"><strong data-start="313" data-end="325">🔹 Rate:</strong> £30.00 – £35.00 per hour<br data-start="350" data-end="353"><strong data-start="353" data-end="374">🔹 Working Hours:</strong> Full-time or Part-time considered</p> <hr data-start="412" data-end="415"> <h3 data-start="417" data-end="442">🧠 <strong data-start="424" data-end="440">Job Overview</strong></h3> <p data-start="443" data-end="751">We are currently seeking a <strong data-start="470" data-end="524">Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist</strong> to join a dedicated healthcare team in <strong data-start="564" data-end="576">Scotland</strong>. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a <strong data-start="625" data-end="663">children and young people caseload</strong>, supporting a diverse range of communication and language needs in a community setting.</p> <p data-start="753" data-end="1012">You will play a key role in the <strong data-start="785" data-end="849">assessment, diagnosis, and delivery of therapy interventions</strong> for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), helping them achieve their full potential across home, educational, and community environments.</p> <p data-start="1014" data-end="1174">This is a flexible role suitable for an experienced therapist who is confident working independently and collaboratively within a wider multi-disciplinary team.</p> <hr data-start="1176" data-end="1179"> <h3 data-start="1181" data-end="1214">🎯 <strong data-start="1188" data-end="1212">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <p data-start="1215" data-end="1240">In this role, you will:</p> <ul data-start="1241" data-end="1766"> <li data-start="1241" data-end="1369"> <p data-start="1243" data-end="1369">Manage a varied <strong data-start="1259" data-end="1292">paediatric community caseload</strong> of children and young people with communication and language difficulties.</p> </li> <li data-start="1370" data-end="1463"> <p data-start="1372" data-end="1463">Provide <strong data-start="1380" data-end="1431">specialist assessment, intervention, and advice</strong> tailored to individual needs.</p> </li> <li data-start="1464" data-end="1563"> <p data-start="1466" data-end="1563">Liaise closely with <strong data-start="1486" data-end="1532">families, schools, and other professionals</strong> to deliver coordinated care.</p> </li> <li data-start="1564" data-end="1666"> <p data-start="1566" data-end="1666">Maintain <strong data-start="1575" data-end="1616">high-quality, timely clinical records</strong> in accordance with HCPC and local NHS policies.</p> </li> <li data-start="1667" data-end="1766"> <p data-start="1669" data-end="1766">Participate in service planning and contribute to the development of best practice in the team.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1768" data-end="1771"> <h3 data-start="1773" data-end="1815">📚 <strong data-start="1780" data-end="1813">Qualifications and Experience</strong></h3> <p data-start="1816" data-end="1850">To be considered, you must have:</p> <ul data-start="1851" data-end="2254"> <li data-start="1851" data-end="1910"> <p data-start="1853" data-end="1910">A recognised <strong data-start="1866" data-end="1907">degree in Speech and Language Therapy</strong>.</p> </li> <li data-start="1911" data-end="1945"> <p data-start="1913" data-end="1945">Current <strong data-star ... (truncated, view full listing at source)