Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist

<p></p> <p data-start="111" data-end="186"><strong data-start="111" data-end="186">Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist – Hillingdon, London</strong></p> <p data-start="188" data-end="648"><strong data-start="188" data-end="200">Banding:</strong> Band 6/7<br data-start="209" data-end="212"><strong data-start="212" data-end="225">Location:</strong> Hillingdon<br data-start="236" data-end="239"><strong data-start="239" data-end="254">Start Date:</strong> ASAP<br data-start="259" data-end="262"><strong data-start="262" data-end="278">Hourly Rate:</strong> £24.00–£32.00 an hour<br data-start="300" data-end="303"><strong data-start="303" data-end="321">Working Hours:</strong> Full-time or Part-time (flexible)<br data-start="355" data-end="358"><strong data-start="358" data-end="378">Contract Length:</strong> 3 months initially (with potential for extension)<br data-start="428" data-end="431"><strong data-start="431" data-end="446">Car Driver:</strong> <strong data-start="447" data-end="460">Essential</strong> – This role requires travel to schools across Hillingdon and surrounding boroughs. Candidates must have access to a car.<br data-start="581" data-end="584"><strong data-start="584" data-end="602">Base Location:</strong> Wood End Centre, Judge Heath Lane, Hayes, UB3</p> <hr data-start="650" data-end="653"> <h3 data-start="655" data-end="675"><strong data-start="659" data-end="675">Job Overview</strong></h3> <p data-start="677" data-end="877">We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated <strong data-start="726" data-end="780">Paediatric Community Speech and Language Therapist</strong> to join a dedicated team delivering high-quality services across schools in the Hillingdon area.</p> <p data-start="879" data-end="1217">Based at the <strong data-start="892" data-end="911">Wood End Centre</strong> in Hayes, this role offers the chance to make a real difference to the lives of children with speech, language, and communication needs by providing care directly in school settings. You’ll be joining a collaborative and proactive team that is passionate about child-centred care and community engagement.</p> <p data-start="1219" data-end="1440">This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist with experience in paediatrics, particularly within educational or community settings, who is confident working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</p> <hr data-start="1442" data-end="1445"> <h3 data-start="1447" data-end="1475"><strong data-start="1451" data-end="1475">Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <p data-start="1477" data-end="1502">In this role, you will:</p> <ul data-start="1503" data-end="2376"> <li data-start="1503" data-end="1667"> <p data-start="1505" data-end="1667">Independently assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate outcomes for children with a variety of speech, language, and communication needs, including complex cases.</p> </li> <li data-start="1668" data-end="1788"> <p data-start="1670" data-end="1788">Provide school-based interventions and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and families to ensure integrated support.</p> </li> <li data-start="1789" data-end="1929"> <p data-start="1791" data-end="1929">Deliver therapy in line with evidence-based practice, adapting to the needs of individual children across different school environments.</p> </li> <li data-start="1930" data-end="2008"> <p data-start="1932" data-end="2008">Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical records and reports.</p> </li> <li data-start="2009" data-end="2109"> <p data-start="2011" data-end="2109">Support the development of therapy programmes and contribute to service improvement initiatives.</p> </li> <li data-start="2110" data-end="2189"> <p data-start="2112" data-end="2189">Provide clinical supervision and support to junior staff where appropriate.</p> </li> <li data-start="2190" data-end="2289"> <p data-start="2192" data-end="2289">Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes through ... (truncated, view full listing at source)