Speech & Language Therapist NHS Band 7 Part Time From £26,920 per annum, depending on experience, plus HCAS Fringe payment 22.5 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (Mon-Fri) Permanent Lingfield, Surrey About Us Young Epilepsy is the only UK charity dedicated to creating better lives for children and young people with epilepsy and related conditions and is based on a beautiful campus in Lingfield, Surrey, providing world class services. Your Role The SALT department sits within a wider therapies team which includes occupational therapy, physiotherapy and psychology. Working collaboratively with colleagues across our campus and different disciplines is essential. Our therapies team includes SLT assistants and an AAC technician. Our students have a wide range of needs: epilepsy, complex developmental, acquired and neurodegenerative needs and / or autistic spectrum disorders, so you'll enjoy a variety of challenges and rewards in assessing (formally and informally) their communication needs, providing differential diagnosis and designing appropriate interventions that facilitate their progress educationally and in everyday life. Our emphasis is on developing functional, transferable skills, enabling our students to fully participate in their own lives, with individual or group therapy as required. You'll be able to offer training to staff to support the therapy you design. You will manage a diverse and often complex caseload, delivering evidence-based, person-centred interventions that support communication, independence, and quality of life. The role includes both direct therapy and indirect support through staff training, environmental adaptation, and collaborative goal setting. Key Responsibilities Manage and prioritise your caseload proactively and independently, under the supervision and guidance of the SALT Lead Plan and deliver high-quality 1:1 and group therapy sessions tailored to individual EHCP outcomes Complete EHCP annual review reports, ensuring clear, measurable, and functional targets Assess, implement, and review AAC systems, including both powered (e.g. Grid 3) and paper-based communication supports Provide aided language stimulation and promote total communication approaches across settings Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including education, OT, physiotherapy, and residential staff Deliver training and coaching to staff and families to embed communication strategies into daily routines Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and outcome monitoring About You We are looking for a therapist who: Is a qualified Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration Has substantial post-qualification experience at Band 6 or above, ideally within specialist education or complex needs settings Demonstrates strong clinical skills in working with SEND, ASC, and PMLD populations Has proven experience in AAC assessment and intervention (both powered and paper based) Is confident in EHCP processes, including writing high-quality annual review reports Can effectively prioritise and manage a demanding caseload Has excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills Is proactive, reflective, and committed to evidence-based practice What We Offer A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team Opportunities for career progression Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact on young people's communication and life outcomes A well-resourced setting with access to a range of AAC tools and therapy materials Occupational pension scheme. On-site accommodation available Subsidised dining room. Access to nationwide discounts and benefits. Free parking on campus. Comprehensive training. We are accessible by bus, by train via the East Grinstead branch of the Oxted Line and by car and offer free parking on our campus. For further details of these and other vacancies, please visit our website: youngepilepsy.org.uk/jobs No agencies please. INDNicole