Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Complex Needs/Eating, Drinking and Swallowing

Job Role SPECIALIST SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST (Children’s Expert Team) Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117 (pro rata) 22.5 Hours per week Fixed Term - 6 Months - Possibility of extending Location - North Kirklees (covering Dewsbury, Batley and Spenborough) Responsibilities An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Children’s Community Team as part of the Speech and Language Therapy Service on a temporary contract, working with children with complex needs (Eating Drinking and Swallowing, and Communication). You will work within the Child Development Centre, mainstream schools, special schools, early year’s settings and homes in North Kirklees. You will deliver care to children and young people with eating, drinking and swallowing (EDS) and speech, language and communication needs, providing relevant support and training to families and key colleagues across health, education and social care. A relevant degree in Speech & Language Therapy and experience of having worked with children wit...