Band 8a Speech and Language Therapist – Children’s Team

Specialism / Department: AHP – Speech and Language Therapy (Children’s)
Location: Croydon, UK
Salary / Pay Rate: Up to £40 per hour
Contract Type: Locum / Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full-Time

Role Overview

An excellent full‑time locum opportunity is available for a Band 8a Speech and Language Therapist to join the Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Team in Croydon. This role sits within a vibrant, diverse community and offers the chance to shape young lives through specialist clinical intervention.

As a senior clinician, you will deliver highly specialist assessments and interventions across a wide range of complex needs, including dysphagia, eating and drinking difficulties, and significant communication challenges. This position is ideal for an experienced therapist with energy, innovation, and a passion for making a meaningful impact on children and families.

Perks and Benefits

• Full‑Time Role: Engage fully in a rich and rewarding caseload.
• Excellent Hourly Pay: Earn up to £40 per hour for your advanced expertise.
• Professional Growth: Exposure to a diverse, complex caseload enhances your clinical development.
• Work–Life Balance: Locum flexibility allows you to align your professional life with personal priorities.
• Supportive Team: Join a cohesive, collaborative team that values shared learning and professional excellence.

Key Responsibilities / What You Will Do

• Work in accordance with Croydon Health Services’ Consent to Treatment policy.
• Apply the Gascoigne Balanced Model and Malcomess Care Aims in clinical practice.
• Deliver highly specialist assessments, diagnoses, and interventions for:
  • Dysphagia
  • Eating and drinking difficulties
  • Complex communication needs
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised treatment plans for children with complex needs.
• Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and educational settings.
• Provide clinical expertise to colleagues, families, and partner professionals.

Requirements / Candidate Criteria

Essential

• HCPC registration.
• Ability to drive to travel across the Croydon area.
• Strong clinical expertise in complex paediatrics and/or dysphagia.
• Experience delivering specialist interventions within children’s services.

Desirable

• Prior Band 8a experience or equivalent senior clinical responsibilities.
• Training in advanced dysphagia or specialist paediatric therapy approaches.

Why Croydon

Croydon offers a dynamic blend of cultural diversity, urban vibrancy, and beautiful green spaces, making it an inspiring place to live and work. With excellent transport links, thriving schools, and a rich arts and community scene, Croydon provides the perfect environment for professionals seeking both career fulfilment and lifestyle balance. From bustling town centres to tranquil parks, this London borough has something for everyone.

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