Access UK Job Posting
Service Lead Speech and Language Therapist
Service Lead Speech and Language Therapist at Access UK Job Posting, based in London. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- London
- Closing date
- Sector
- Healthcare & Medical
Reference uk/jobs/JO-2609-569163
About the role
Band 8 Service Lead Speech and Language Therapist
Location: West London
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable
The Role
Cpl UK Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 8 Service Lead Speech and Language Therapist to join a specialist paediatric autism service in West London.
Details
The role involves leading and developing speech and language therapy services for children and young people with moderate to complex autism. You will provide strategic and clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based therapy provision within a specialist educational environment.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the speech and language therapy service
Provide clinical supervision and leadership to therapy staff
Manage a specialist paediatric ASD caseload where appropriate
Complete specialist communication assessments and intervention planning
Support AAC implementation and complex communication approaches
Work collaboratively with education staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams
Contribute to EHCPs, service development, and quality improvement initiatives
Maintain high standards of clinical governance and documentation
Requirements
HCPC registration
Significant experience within paediatric speech and language therapy
Strong knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and complex communication needs
Leadership and service management experience
Experience supervising and supporting therapy teams
Excellent communication, organisational, and strategic planning skills
Applying for roles
If you are interested in this position, please get in touch to discuss further opportunities.
Joseph Nordoff
[email removed]
[phone removed]
Reference: uk/jobs/JO-2609-569163 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 31 Dec 2026 · Listed via Access UK Job Posting
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