Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist – PMLD
Location: London
Role Type: Permanent (Term-time only)
Salary: £48,653.88 – £53,560 actual
The Role
Cpl UK Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to join Orchard Hill, working within a specialist PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) setting.
Details
The role involves working with children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities, supporting complex communication, sensory needs, and where appropriate, dysphagia management. You will work closely with education staff, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
Responsibilities
- Manage a specialist PMLD caseload within a school setting
- Complete communication and dysphagia assessments
- Develop and implement individualised therapy and communication plans
- Support AAC and other alternative communication systems
- Provide training and guidance to school staff and carers
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to EHCPs and care planning
- Maintain accurate clinical records and reports
Requirements
- HCPC registration
- Significant experience in paediatric speech and language therapy
- Strong knowledge of PMLD and complex communication needs
- Experience with AAC systems and dysphagia (desirable/essential depending on service)
- Ability to work independently in specialist educational settings
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Applying for roles
If you are interested in this position, please get in touch to discuss further opportunities.
Joseph Nordoff
[email protected]
07584 147 655