Paediatric Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist

We have a fantastic opportunity for a therapist to join a supportive, highly motivated team and take on the role of managing our speech and language therapy service; covering a maternity leave.
Our ideal candidate will have clinical experience in working with students with a range of communication, sensory and dysphagia needs as well as significant, proven leadership and management experience.
You will be leading a team of Speech and Language Therapists whilst supporting continuous improvements within our provision. You need to be an excellent communicator, able inspire and motivate staff and build strong working relationships with both students and their families to enable them to achieve the best possible outcomes. Within this role you will be supported by the Head of Therapies as your manager and work with the school leadership team.
You'll be working with a team of supportive colleagues committed to providing high quality therapy. We will support your development through a commitment to CPD and a protected training budget. The pay and conditions offered reflect NHS Agenda for Change & you can continue with your, or start an, NHS Pension fund within this post.
Within the setting of a school, we have scope to accommodate both a 52 and a 42 week per year contract around the school term and flexible working hours.
Free parking available in surrounding areas of school location and School located nearby to Southfields Tube Station.
Our staff wellbeing programme which includes:
· A ring-fenced training budget for Therapy CPD
· Therapy development days
· Free local gym membership
· End of term staff awards
· Weekly art and Yoga classes
· Employee Assistance programme

Linden Lodge School is a leading provider of education for children and young people aged 2 - 19 years with profound and multiple learning difficulties and sensory impairment, including deaf-blindness, physical disability, and complex medical needs.