Magic Words Therapy - Level 1 / 2 / 3 Paediatric or Mixed Adult & Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist - Cambridge

Job Detail
Contract type: Full time / Part time
Location: Based in our clinics and schools services in Cambridge area.
Essential: RCSLT and HCPC registered; fully qualified Speech & Language Therapist. Experience and passion for supporting children and young people with a broad range of communication needs. Fully licensed car driver with access to a car as this role will require some travel within reasonable distances for outreach appointments and settings.
Salary: £30,327 to £45,450 p/a, dependent on level of experience. This includes 11.5 weeks per year of paid annual leave and other benefits.
Job start date: October 2026-January 2027
Please note: we are a predominantly paediatric service with a well-established, diverse children's caseload. Our adult provision is growing and developing. Applicants interested in a mixed post should be aware that the caseload is currently weighted towards paediatrics, with some adult work.

Job Purpose
Make independent decisions about caseload management. Gain extensive clinical experience and expertise to improve and develop skills through training, support and study. Take students on placements for clinical teaching and supervision, with support. Be responsible for the supervision of junior SaLTs, unqualified staff and volunteers (level 2 and 3 SaLTs only).

Duties & Responsibilities

• To work collaboratively and liaise with a wide range of professions across a variety of locations and agencies.
• To attend and report to case conferences/review meetings, etc. for clients on the caseload, agreeing and negotiating management.
• To provide speech, language and communication or dysphagia training to internal and external settings.
• To use empathy and good interpersonal skills to listen to and counsel clients and carers.
• To use negotiation skills to manage conflict.
• To attend and participate in professional meetings and other relevant meetings.
• To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff.
• To convey complex information clearly to clients, carers and other professionals both in verbal and written form.
• To provide specialist input to the Multidisciplinary Team at a range of client settings.
• To write and deliver training packages for SaLT and other professionals (Level 2/3 only).
• To meet with the Management Team to input into service policy design (Level 3 only).

Analytical & Judgemental
To make independent decisions about caseload management. To assess, develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment and discharge as appropriate. To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment and design appropriate treatment based on analysis of profile of need.

Culture & Benefits
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment to those wishing to dedicate their time and energy to making a difference to the lives of people with speech, language and communication difficulties and differences. Our valued team members are able to achieve significant professional advancement along with the fulfilment of helping individuals unlock their full potential through truly transformative Speech and Language Therapy.

Purpose & Values
We believe that everyone should have a voice and that being able to communicate your needs, dreams and ideas is fundamental. Magic Words provides transformative therapy and support to enable people with speech, language and communication difficulty and difference to connect and thrive.

Safer Recruitment
At Magic Words Therapy, we are committed to safer recruitment. This means that all successful applicants must undergo Enhanced with Barred List DBS checks (for both SaLTs and SaLTAPs) or standard DBS checks (for non-clinical staff with client contact) as well as checks on qualifications, references and proof of identity.

How to Apply
To apply for this position please complete the Application Form using the button below. We endeavour to notify all applicants of the outcome of their application within 10 days. Please note that our team are on leave or work minimal hours during the school holidays meaning that applications made during these times may wait longer for a response.

We are an equal opportunities employer.