Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist

Role Overview Oxford Natural Healthcare Professionals (ONHP) is seeking experienced Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists to support children and young people with complex communication needs, neurodisabilities, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. These opportunities are suited to specialist therapists who can deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention, promote communication and independence, and work collaboratively with families, educators and multidisciplinary teams. Depending on the service and setting, the role may involve working with babies, toddlers, school-aged children and young people, supporting early communication development, complex needs and participation in education and everyday life. Key Responsibilities Assess and identify speech, language and communication needs, including receptive, expressive and social communication difficulties. Develop, deliver and review individualised therapy programmes and measurable therapeutic targets. Provide individual and group interventions for children with complex communication needs, developmental differences, neurodisabilities and associated SEND. Lead or contribute to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) assessments, implementation and ongoing review. Support children with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties where appropriately trained and competent. Coach and advise parents, carers and education ..... full job details .....