Clinical Lead for Children's Speech and Language Therapy - Hybrid role
Location : North London | Salary : Band 8a | Contract : Contract - Perm A role where your leadership will truly shape SEND services. As the Clinical Lead for Children's Speech and Language Therapy, you will take charge of a team of skilled therapists dedicated to supporting children and young people (C&YP) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in North London. This pivotal role includes ensuring that C&YP with communication needs receive high-quality, neurodiversity-affirming therapy to thrive both in mainstream schools and specialist settings. You will work closely with multi-disciplinary teams, including education, health, and social care services, to provide integrated care pathways. In addition to clinical leadership, you will be expected to contribute to First-tier Tribunals (SEND), preparing expert witness statements and representing your team as a witness in hearings. Your expertise in SEND and therapeutic interventions will help drive positive outcomes for students with the highest support needs. This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance work-from-home days with in-person sessions. Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of Speech and Language Therapists, overseeing day-to-day operations and clinical standards.
- Contribute to SEND tribunals by preparing expert witness statements and appearing as a witness at hearings.
- Develop and implement evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapeutic approaches that support inclusion for children with SEND.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Collaborate with the SEN Assessment and Placements Team to ensure EHC needs assessments and reports are completed within statutory timelines.
- Drive the development of service-specific pathways, enhancing clinical structures and integrated working practices.
- Work closely with families, therapists, and external partners to develop individual learning plans that meet EHCP targets.
- Postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy with HCPC registration.
- Significant experience working in SEND and leading clinical teams, ideally within a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Strong background in preparing for and participating in SEND tribunals, including the provision of expert witness statements.
- A leader with a commitment to promoting neurodiversity-affirming practices and evidence-based interventions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive situations effectively.
- True work/life balance - 50% remote working
- Supportive, experienced therapy and SEND team
- Continuous training and CPD
- Opportunity to influence the direction of a service and make lasting impact
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