Lead Therapist for the Under 5's Social Communication Pathway

5 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. This position combines the roles of expert clinician with service and staff development, team leadership, and multi-disciplinary working.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a specialist intervention pathway for children with social communication difficulties under 5 years old.
  • Work closely with other therapy leads to develop and implement a comprehensive service for children with social communication difficulties.
  • Provide expert clinical leadership and guidance to therapy staff and other professionals working with children with social communication difficulties.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with partner organisations to ensure effective collaboration and service delivery.
  • Contribute to the development of policies and procedures related to social communication difficulties.
Requirements
  • Qualified speech and language therapist or occupational therapist with experience of leading a team and developing pathways.
  • Experience of working with children with social communication difficulties in a community setting.
  • Experience of working with children in special or mainstream schools.
  • Experience of using research and evidence base to support families.
  • Experience of working with children with a range of developmental difficulties and their families.
  • Experience of working with families with different cultural backgrounds and home languages.
  • Experience of audit, quality improvement, and service development.
  • Experience of line managing colleagues.
  • Experience of leading and managing a team.
  • Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
What We Offer

Barts Health NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider in east London, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and improving health outcomes. We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Therapist Leader to join our team at Barts Health NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our Under 5's Social Communication Pathway, working closely with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective interventions for children with social...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Therapist Leader to join our team at Barts Health NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our Under 5's Social Communication Pathway, working closely with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement effective interventions for children with social...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. This role combines clinical expertise with service development, team leadership, and multi-disciplinary working.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a specialist...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. This role combines clinical expertise with service development, team leadership, and multi-disciplinary working.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a specialist...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. This position combines the roles of expert clinician with service and staff development, team leadership, and multi-disciplinary working.Main ResponsibilitiesLead the development and implementation of the Under 5s...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. The successful candidate will work closely with therapy staff and our wider partners in the borough, including Early Help and Health Visiting Services.Key...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. The successful candidate will work closely with therapy staff and our wider partners in the borough, including Early Help and Health Visiting Services.Key...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. The successful candidate will work closely with therapy staff and our wider partners in the borough, including Early Help and Health Visiting Services.Key...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. The successful candidate will work closely with therapy staff and our wider partners in the borough, including Early Help and Health Visiting Services.Key...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. The successful candidate will work closely alongside therapy staff and our wider partners in the borough, including Early Help and Health Visiting Services.Key...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. The successful candidate will work closely alongside therapy staff and our wider partners in the borough, including Early Help and Health Visiting Services.Key...

  • Community Therapist

    1 week ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Community Independence Service (CIS) team as a Home First and Urgent Community Response Therapist. This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5/6 OT to develop further or a current Band 6 OT to diversify their scope of practice.About the RoleAs a Home First and Urgent Community...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in the Stroke Pathway at Whipps Cross Hospital. As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you will work across the adult SLT Acute, Waltham Forest Community SLT team, and Stroke teams, providing specialist assessment and treatment to adults with...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our team in the Stroke Pathway at Whipps Cross Hospital. As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you will work across the adult SLT Acute, Waltham Forest Community SLT team, and Stroke teams, providing specialist assessment and treatment to adults with...

  • Community Therapist

    1 week ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Community Independence Service (CIS) team as a Home First and Urgent Community Response Therapist. This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 or 6 OT to develop their skills and work in a supportive and friendly team.About the Role:As a Home First and Urgent Community Response...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barts Health NHS Trust Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly motivated therapist to lead our Under 5s Social Communication Pathway in Tower Hamlets. This position combines the roles of expert clinician with service and staff development, team leadership, and multi-disciplinary working.Main ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a specialist intervention pathway for...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council Full time

    Deliver Person-Centred Care for Adults with DisabilitiesThe Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council is committed to providing high-quality care services to its residents. As an Occupational Therapist in our Community Rehabilitation Service, you will play a vital role in championing person-centred care for older people and adults with physical...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council Full time

    Deliver Person-Centred Care for Adults with DisabilitiesThe Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council is committed to providing high-quality care services to its residents. As an Occupational Therapist in our Community Rehabilitation Service, you will play a vital role in championing person-centred care for older people and adults with physical...


  • London, Greater London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Clinical Lead to join our Integrated Community Pathway Service. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing senior clinical leadership and expertise to our multidisciplinary team, working with individuals with personality difficulties and high...

  • Senior Clinical Lead

    2 weeks ago


    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryThe Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Clinical Lead to join our Integrated Community Pathway Service. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing senior clinical leadership and expertise to our multidisciplinary team, working with individuals with personality difficulties and high...