Paediatric Speech

2 weeks ago


Bath, United Kingdom Maxxima Full time

Maxxima have recently partnered with one of the UK’s specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. We are currently looking for an experienced Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist, who can provide overall support for the clinical leadership of the service. This post is based in Bath, which is easily accessible via public transport.

**About the role**:
As a Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist, you will be supporting educational colleagues to provide therapeutic learning environments and, based on clinical assessment, offer individualised interventions and engagement to young people. You will manage your own caseload of children with language difficulties.

**What’s in it for you as a Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist**:

- Training: A full induction and on the job training
- Holiday: We are happy to offer term time only contracts, or full year contracts with 30 days annual leave (to be taken within the school holidays).
- Clinical Development: We provide opportunities for clinical learning and development.
- A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus.

**Your main responsibilities as a Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist**:

- Assessment and diagnosis of a child’s communication difficulties through standardised assessments, informal observations and discussion with families and school staff.
- Identification of appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communication and to implement speech and language therapy treatment, and to develop clear, evidence-based plans throughout the therapy intervention.
- Communicate complex information to clients, families, and the MDT in order to maximise the effectiveness of speech and language input.

**What we are looking for in a Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist**:

- HCPC and RCSLT registration
- Driver license

**Why work with Maxxima?**
- Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Permanent Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple clients
- Access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the country
- Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreements
- Access to International roles outside of England and the United Kingdom

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