Recruit by Nature
Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Requirements
Applicants must have current HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist, paediatric experience, and hands-on experience supporting autistic children or children with communication, sensory, or neurodevelopmental needs. They should be confident conducting assessments, writing clinical reports, independently managing a caseload, working collaboratively, and following the Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule.
Job Description
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.
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About Recruit by Nature
From specialised talent search to branded storytelling, Recruit by Nature delivers specialist permanent recruitment across Private Healthcare, Childcare & Specialist Education, with deep expertise in Allied Health, Early Years and Therapeutic Services across the UK. We understand the interconnected healthcare, therapy, education and wellbeing ecosystem, enabling us to support multidisciplinary organisations. We recruit permanent staff for a wide range of private sector services across the UK, including: • Allied Health Services • Outpatient & Therapy Clinics • Rehabilitation Services • Private Hospitals • Nursing Homes • Residential & Supported Living • Learning Disability Units • Mental Health Services • Health & Wellness Services • Community Healthcare Services • Private Nurseries & Forest Schools • Independent & Specialist Schools At Recruit by Nature, we’re proud to combine our industry expertise with forward thinking recruitment strategies, driving results through our Next-Gen Recruitment Solution campaigns which leverages the latest in house recruitment technology, enhancing recruitment advertising through client branding and personalised candidate engagement to build stronger, more sustainable hiring outcomes. Alongside this, our Employer Showcase platform allows businesses to elevate their employer brand and attract exceptional talent by authentically telling their story and highlighting what makes them stand out as an employer of choice.