Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Experienced Band 5 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Bromley, Greater London (BR2) | Permanent, full-time | £35,000–£40,000 per year

Experienced Band 5 clinicians ready to develop towards Band 6-level responsibilities are encouraged to apply.

Recruit by Nature is supporting a growing specialist paediatric therapy service in Bromley. The service works with autistic children and young people with speech, language, communication and sensory needs.

You’ll manage a varied paediatric caseload, carry out assessments and deliver evidence-based therapy. You’ll also work with families, schools and a multidisciplinary team, with regular supervision, mentoring and support to develop your clinical expertise.

The role:

• Complete paediatric speech and language assessments.
• Deliver individual therapy for autistic children and young people.
• Develop tailored therapy programmes and clinical recommendations.
• Manage your own caseload independently.
• Write clinical reports and therapy documentation.
• Work closely with parents, schools and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Support Speech and Language Therapy Assistants where appropriate.
• Attend clinical supervision and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to service development, audits and quality improvement.
• Maintain high safeguarding and professional-practice standards.

About you

You’ll need:

• Current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting autistic children, or children with communication, sensory or neurodevelopmental needs.
• Experience completing assessments and writing clinical reports.
• Confidence managing a caseload independently.
• Strong communication and collaborative working skills.
• A compassionate, child-centred and neuroaffirming approach.
• A realistic commute to Bromley BR2 and genuine availability for the Wednesday-to-Sunday pattern.
  

Whats on offer:

• Specialist paediatric autism and communication caseload.
• Supportive multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Structured development towards Band 6-level responsibilities.
• Regular supervision, mentoring and professional support.
• Autism training and ongoing development.
• £500 annual CPD allowance and £500 annual wellbeing allowance.
• Approximately 7.5 weeks’ annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Pension contribution.
• Opportunity to help shape a growing specialist service.
• Potential Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for eligible HCPC-registered applicants.

Working Pattern:

This is a full-time, permanent, clinic-based role in Bromley, BR2, working 37.5 hours per week:

• Wednesday to Friday: 11am–7pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 9am–5pm
• Monday and Tuesday: non-working days

The Wednesday-to-Sunday pattern is essential. Please apply only if you’re comfortable working weekends and having Mondays and Tuesdays off.

Apply

Apply through Recruit by Nature now. For a confidential discussion, contact George Francis at George@recruitbynature.co.uk or 0118 334 8424. WhatsApp: 07782 217154.