Job description

Job responsibilities

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist Associate

Location: Oxfordshire

Service: Therapies / SEND

Contract: Associate / Consultancy

Hours: Flexible

Rate: £70 per hour + £40 per hour travel time + 55p per mile

Start: ASAP

KT Healthcare is looking for an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing associate team, providing specialist support to children and young people across SEND and education settings.

This is an opportunity to deliver targeted speech and language therapy, working collaboratively with children and young people, their families, education staff and wider professionals to support communication, participation and development.

About the Role

You will support children and young people presenting with a range of speech, language and communication needs. This may include:

• Receptive and expressive language difficulties
• Speech sound and phonological difficulties
• Social communication and interaction needs
• Autism and other neurodevelopmental needs
• Listening and attention difficulties
• Complex communication needs
• Difficulties impacting learning, relationships and participation

You will work as part of a collaborative team, providing individualised, evidence-based intervention tailored to each young person's needs.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Deliver targeted speech and language therapy
• Assess needs and develop appropriate therapy targets
• Develop and demonstrate therapeutic strategies and activities
• Provide written programmes, recommendations and resources
• Review progress and adapt intervention where appropriate
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Produce reports and contribute to annual reviews
• Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings where required

About You

We are looking for a qualified Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist who has:

• HCPC registration
• Experience working with children and young people in community or educational settings
• Experience supporting children with a range of speech, language and communication needs
• Experience working with children with SEND and/or neurodevelopmental needs
• Strong clinical assessment, intervention and report-writing skills
• The ability to work independently and manage your own caseload
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills
• A child-centred and evidence-based approach

Why Join KT Healthcare?

As an associate therapist, you'll have the flexibility to work around your existing commitments while accessing specialist SEND and healthcare opportunities.

What We Offer

• £70 per hour clinical rate
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Opportunities for both direct therapy and indirect support
• Supportive multidisciplinary team
• Ongoing opportunities as our service continues to grow
• A varied caseload

If you're an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for flexible associate work in Oxfordshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC registered SaLT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

Address

KT Healthcare

Chinnor

Oxfordshire

OX39 4AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised therapy programmes and provide practical recommendations that support children to participate more fully in everyday activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy HCPC registration Ideally 35 years' post-qualification experience within paediatric occupational therapy Experience working with children and young people across home, school and community settings Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• We would particularly welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with experience supporting children with one or more of the following: Sensory Processing Differences (functional assessment of sensory needs) Neurodevelopmental conditions Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), delayed motor skills and difficulties with gross and fine motor development Global Developmental Delay and learning difficulties Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), language disorders and social communication difficulties Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Emotional wellbeing needs, including anxiety and depression Hypermobility, muscle weakness and other musculoskeletal conditions affecting movement and function. Neurological and physical disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Scoliosis Visual and hearing impairments, adapting interventions to meet individual needs Feeding, eating and drinking difficulties/dysphagia

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

Address

KT Healthcare

West Sussex

West Sussex

PO19 8FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working across a range of educational, community and home settings, you will assess, plan and deliver bespoke therapy programmes for individuals with complex speech, language and communication needs. You will work collaboratively with families, education staff and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Significant post-qualification experience working with CYP with complex speech, language and communication needs e.g. speech sound delay/disorder, DLD, language disorder
• Experience of working with CYP with social communication difficulties or a diagnosis of Autism and/or ADHD.
• Experience implementing and supporting Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Total Communication approaches.
• Excellent assessment, report writing and communication skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with school age children with SEND.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

Address

KT Healthcare

Barnet

Barnet

Barnet

Greater London

EN5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will undertake comprehensive assessments, develop individualised therapy programmes and provide practical recommendations that support children to participate more fully in everyday activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• HCPC registration
• Ideally 35 years' post-qualification experience within paediatric occupational therapy
• Experience working with children and young people across home, school and community settings
• Experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Excellent assessment, clinical reasoning and report writing skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• We would particularly welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with experience supporting children with one or more of the following:
• Sensory Processing Differences (functional assessment of sensory needs)
• Neurodevelopmental conditions
• Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), delayed motor skills and difficulties with gross and fine motor development
• Global Developmental Delay and learning difficulties
• Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), language disorders and social communication difficulties
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Emotional wellbeing needs, including anxiety and depression
• Hypermobility, muscle weakness and other musculoskeletal conditions affecting movement and function.
• Neurological and physical disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Scoliosis
• Visual and hearing impairments, adapting interventions to meet individual needs
• Feeding, eating and drinking difficulties/dysphagia

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

Address

KT Healthcare

Barnet

Barnet

Barnet

Greater London

EN5 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Occupational Therapist

• Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Academic Year Contract, to Start in September
• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage

KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mental health and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.

We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Therapies team, supporting a young person in Oxford.

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver highly specialist occupational therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with autism to develop greater independence, improve emotional regulation and maximise engagement in education and everyday life.

The Role

• Deliver weekly 40-minute direct occupational therapy sessions
• Provide approximately 10 hours of indirect support across the academic year
• Set meaningful therapy goals using a sensory integration approach informed by metacognitive, interoception-informed, regulation literacy and client-centred practice
• Support the young person to develop sensory awareness, emotional regulation, self-care, independence and fine motor skills
• Coach and support school staff and other key adults to embed therapeutic strategies into daily routines
• Monitor progress and adapt programmes to ensure interventions remain effective
• Liaise with parents, education staff and other professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records, attend multidisciplinary meetings and produce an annual review report where required

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and additional needs
• Knowledge of sensory integration principles and neuro-affirming practice
• Experience supporting emotional regulation, sensory processing and functional independence
• Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills.
• The ability to coach and empower families, education staff and other professionals
• Experience supporting young people within educational settings would be highly desirable.

What We Offer

• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage
• Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person.
• Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.

This is a critical role with a September start, and we are keen to hear from Occupational Therapists who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• HCPC registered OT

Desirable

• SI
• paediatrics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

Address

KT Healthcare

Chichester

West Sussex

PO19 8FY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Speech and Language Therapist

• Northampton, Northamptonshire
• 1 Hour Direct Therapy Fortnightly + Indirect Support Across the Academic Year
• Academic Year Contract, to Start in September
• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage

KT Healthcare is a family-owned healthcare provider specialising in neurodevelopmental services, mental health and brain injury rehabilitation. We work closely with local authorities, schools and families to deliver high-quality, person-centred support that makes a genuine difference.

We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our Therapies team, supporting a young person in Northampton.

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver specialist speech and language therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping a young person with complex communication needs to develop functional communication skills, increase independence and thrive within their educational environment.

The Role

• Deliver 1-hour direct Speech and Language Therapy sessions on a fortnightly basis
• Develop and implement an individualised communication plan tailored to the young person's needs
• Support the young person's communication across education, home and community settings
• Work collaboratively with education staff, parents and other professionals to embed communication strategies into everyday activities
• Promote an inclusive communication approach, recognising and supporting all forms of communication
• Focus on meaningful, functional communication outcomes that improve participation and independence
• Maintain accurate clinical records, liaise with the wider multidisciplinary team and produce reports as required

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working with children and young people with autism and complex communication needs
• Knowledge of Developmental Language Disorder, speech sound disorders and neuro-affirming practice
• Experience supporting receptive and expressive language difficulties, social communication and sensory communication needs
• Excellent communication, report writing and multidisciplinary working skills
• A collaborative approach to working with families, education staff and other professionals
• Experience supporting young people within educational settings would be highly desirable

What We Offer

• £70 per hour
• £40 per hour travel time
• 55p per mile mileage
• Flexible working arrangements agreed between the therapist, school, family and young person.
• Opportunity for further work as our services continue to grow.
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.

This is a critical role with a September start, and we are keen to hear from Speech and Language Therapists who are passionate about helping children and young people achieve meaningful outcomes through person-centred, evidence-based practice.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• HCPC registered SLT

Desirable

• Working across educational settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

Address

KT Healthcare

Northampton

Northamptonshire

NN3 7RR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://kirsoptaylorhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)