Head of Health and Safety

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.