Senior Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 19 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,000 to £49,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | LS18 4TJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Healing Touch Physiotherapy Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Pediatric SALT- 1125 |
Summary
Senior Speech and Language Therapist
Healing Touch Rehab
Job Description
To provide appropriate, timely and effective SLT treatment to both adults and young people with complex needs within the community. You will be responsible for holding your own case load, providing assessments and treatment for clients who have a range of conditions which may include cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, head injuries, muscular dystrophy, developmental delay, DCD, autism, sensory processing difficulties, ADHD and cognitive language difficulties.
Based at our Rehab Centre in Horsforth, Leeds, and the wider community.
About the role
You will work as part of our friendly team of physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, speech and language therapist, rehab assistants and sports therapists.
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and diary. Day to day responsibilities of the role includes:
Providing assessment and intervention to children and adults with wide range of communication and language disorders.
Completing professional SLT reports following assessment with comprehensive evaluation and analysis of need and providing outcome objectives and recommendations for the client.
Create and deliver individual intervention programmes based on assessment provided including smart goals and review process.
Liaison with SENCOs, Teachers and Parents in relation to support provided.
To advocate for the role of SLT within schools/ day centres/ client’s home and provide training and education to teaching staff in order to support pupils progress.
Keeping and managing up to date clinical records for all clients seen in line with professional standards – ensuring written consent is gained prior to SLT involvement.
Delegating suitable tasks to our Advanced Rehab Assistant.
Undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate within your role to reflect being part of the team at Healing Touch Rehab.
Work closely with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
Engage in exciting and limitless opportunities within the community
Engage in regular supervision and CPD opportunities
Enjoy networking events
Receive regular supervision and annual appraisal
Receive proactive support for future development and training
The post will also include providing specialist equipment and recommendations as required.
Reports to Kay Ganguly, Practice Principal, 2 Feast Field, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4TJ
Personal Attributes
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude to working with patients with complex needs.
• A reflective practitioner who can evaluate and modify treatment plans based on available evidence, clinical experience and the information provided by the patient.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and develop an effective working relationship with the patients and family members and other professionals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivating with an ability to manage their own diary, work autonomously and adapt to a changing and variable caseload.
• A positive commitment to continuous professional development and an ability to identify their own learning needs.
• Reasonable level of fitness to undertake the manual tasks required of a treating therapist.
• Responsible attitude towards personal health and safety and that of others.
• Punctuality and good time-keeping.
• A working knowledge of IT.
• A good team member.
Essential Criteria
• Graduate Diploma, Ordinary Degree or Honours Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership essential. To practice within the guidelines set out by organisational and professional bodies.
• To communicate effectively with clients, families and other professionals through a range of methods (report writing , verbal, email, telephone etc).
• Demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills during management of own workload and to be flexible in working patterns to support the needs of clients and the overall
• Evidence of positive post-graduate development.
• Experience and keen interest in neurological disorders and dysphagia management.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Enhanced Level DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
• Full driving licence and use of a car for business use.
• UK work permit
Key Responsibilities
• Act independently to effectively assess and analyse a patient’s needs and establish an appropriate and timely treatment plan.
• Establish an effective therapeutic relationship, which acknowledges professional boundaries and provides dignity, honesty and respect for the patient.
• Train and supervise junior members of the team
• Act independently to plan and implement an appropriate and timely treatment plan.
• Maintain accurate treatment records, which meet professional standards and in line with the Practice’s document management strategy.
• Provide training and advice to family members and support workers to support therapeutic intervention.
• Effectively evaluate a patient’s progress.
• Communicate with referring agents appropriately.
• Communicate and make recommendations to case managers and/or other professionals to meet the needs of the patient.
Healing Touch Rehab
Job Description
To provide appropriate, timely and effective SLT treatment to both adults and young people with complex needs within the community. You will be responsible for holding your own case load, providing assessments and treatment for clients who have a range of conditions which may include cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, head injuries, muscular dystrophy, developmental delay, DCD, autism, sensory processing difficulties, ADHD and cognitive language difficulties.
Based at our Rehab Centre in Horsforth, Leeds, and the wider community.
About the role
You will work as part of our friendly team of physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, speech and language therapist, rehab assistants and sports therapists.
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and diary. Day to day responsibilities of the role includes:
Providing assessment and intervention to children and adults with wide range of communication and language disorders.
Completing professional SLT reports following assessment with comprehensive evaluation and analysis of need and providing outcome objectives and recommendations for the client.
Create and deliver individual intervention programmes based on assessment provided including smart goals and review process.
Liaison with SENCOs, Teachers and Parents in relation to support provided.
To advocate for the role of SLT within schools/ day centres/ client’s home and provide training and education to teaching staff in order to support pupils progress.
Keeping and managing up to date clinical records for all clients seen in line with professional standards – ensuring written consent is gained prior to SLT involvement.
Delegating suitable tasks to our Advanced Rehab Assistant.
Undertake any other duties that might be considered appropriate within your role to reflect being part of the team at Healing Touch Rehab.
Work closely with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team
Engage in exciting and limitless opportunities within the community
Engage in regular supervision and CPD opportunities
Enjoy networking events
Receive regular supervision and annual appraisal
Receive proactive support for future development and training
The post will also include providing specialist equipment and recommendations as required.
Reports to Kay Ganguly, Practice Principal, 2 Feast Field, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4TJ
Personal Attributes
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude to working with patients with complex needs.
• A reflective practitioner who can evaluate and modify treatment plans based on available evidence, clinical experience and the information provided by the patient.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and develop an effective working relationship with the patients and family members and other professionals.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivating with an ability to manage their own diary, work autonomously and adapt to a changing and variable caseload.
• A positive commitment to continuous professional development and an ability to identify their own learning needs.
• Reasonable level of fitness to undertake the manual tasks required of a treating therapist.
• Responsible attitude towards personal health and safety and that of others.
• Punctuality and good time-keeping.
• A working knowledge of IT.
• A good team member.
Essential Criteria
• Graduate Diploma, Ordinary Degree or Honours Degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration and RCSLT membership essential. To practice within the guidelines set out by organisational and professional bodies.
• To communicate effectively with clients, families and other professionals through a range of methods (report writing , verbal, email, telephone etc).
• Demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills during management of own workload and to be flexible in working patterns to support the needs of clients and the overall
• Evidence of positive post-graduate development.
• Experience and keen interest in neurological disorders and dysphagia management.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Enhanced Level DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
• Full driving licence and use of a car for business use.
• UK work permit
Key Responsibilities
• Act independently to effectively assess and analyse a patient’s needs and establish an appropriate and timely treatment plan.
• Establish an effective therapeutic relationship, which acknowledges professional boundaries and provides dignity, honesty and respect for the patient.
• Train and supervise junior members of the team
• Act independently to plan and implement an appropriate and timely treatment plan.
• Maintain accurate treatment records, which meet professional standards and in line with the Practice’s document management strategy.
• Provide training and advice to family members and support workers to support therapeutic intervention.
• Effectively evaluate a patient’s progress.
• Communicate with referring agents appropriately.
• Communicate and make recommendations to case managers and/or other professionals to meet the needs of the patient.