Job Title: Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Banding: Band 6/7
Location: North Wales
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: £26.00–£32.00 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time or Part-time considered
Duration: 3 months (with strong likelihood of extension to at least 6 months)

Job Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join a multidisciplinary Child Development Centre team in North Wales. This fixed-term role provides maternity leave cover and is delivered fully face-to-face within a highly supportive MDT environment.

You will work with children presenting with a range of communication needs and dysphagia, contributing your clinical expertise to assessments, interventions, and collaborative planning. This opportunity is ideal for a Band 6 or Band 7 clinician looking to further develop specialist paediatric skills in a well-established service.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and dysphagia within the Child Development Centre.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy plans tailored to each child’s developmental needs.
• Work collaboratively within an experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, professional clinical records in line with service and HCPC standards.
• Contribute to MDT meetings, case discussions, and reviews to support integrated care planning.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent).
• HCPC registration and eligibility for RCSLT membership.
• Clinical experience within paediatrics, including communication and dysphagia.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in an MDT setting.
• A reflective, proactive approach to service delivery and professional growth.

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