Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist – ADOS Assessor & Clinic
Job Category: Therapist
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Hybrid
Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist – ADOS Assessor & Clinic
Location: Hybrid: 2 days Canary Wharf, 1 day Brentwood & 1 day WFH
Hours: Full-time (5 days per week) – will consider 4 days
Salary:
Start Date: November 2025
Unlocking Language is on a mission to deliver 1 million hours of speech and language therapy by 2030 — and we are looking for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist to help lead that vision.
Are you a passionate and experienced SLT ready to develop your clinical leadership and make a meaningful impact? If so, this could be your next step.
This full-time position offers a unique and fulfilling split-role structure:
* Three days per week in our Canary Wharf flagship clinic
* One day per week dedicated to team development and administration
Clinic work includes:
* Comprehensive speech and language therapy assessments
* ADOS assessments (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule)
* Delivery of therapy groups and 1:1 intervention
* Collaborative planning with families and educational settings
This role is ideal for:
* A Band 7 or a very experienced Band 6
What You will Bring
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in paediatrics.
* Proven experience in conducting assessments and running clinic-based services.
* A confident, nurturing approach to mentoring and developing junior therapists.
* Desire to grow within a values-led organisation focused on excellence and empowerment.
* Two years of ADOS assessing experience
Why Join Unlocking Language?
* A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive team environment.
* Opportunities to lead, innovate and influence service delivery.
* Regular team development days and leadership coaching.
* Beautiful clinic spaces in Canary Wharf and Brentwood.
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Safeguarding Policy
Unlocking Language is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must provide two satisfactory references. We have an offender aware culture that encourages good applicants and actively discourages offenders.
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