Specialist Clinician - Neurodiversity SALT | Band 7

Insourcing - Specialist Clinician – Neurodiversity SALT | Band 7 Location: Bedford Hours: Full Time (37.5 Hours per Week) Payment: LTD Company Contract Type: InsourcingAbout the Role\n

We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Specialist Neurodiversity Speech & Language Therapist (SALT) to join a multidisciplinary Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team supporting children across Bedfordshire.

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You will play a key role in assessing and supporting children referred through the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) pathway, working closely with Community Paediatricians and other MDT professionals to deliver high-quality diagnostic assessments and clinical recommendations.

Key Responsibilities\n

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• Conduct specialist neurodevelopmental and communication assessments.
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• Assess children referred via the ASD pathway.
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• Participate in ADOS assessments, joint clinics and observational assessments.
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• Gather and analyse information from families, schools and other professionals.
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• Contribute to diagnostic decision-making and differential diagnosis.
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• Provide feedback and assessment outcomes to families and professionals.
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• Produce high-quality clinical reports and documentation.
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• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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• Support service development and neurodiversity pathway improvements.
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• Provide supervision and support to students where appropriate.
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Essential Requirements\n

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• Qualified Speech & Language Therapist with current HCPC registration.
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• Significant experience working with children with ASD and neurodevelopmental conditions.
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• Experience conducting specialist neurodevelopmental assessments.
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• Knowledge and practical experience of ADOS assessments.
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• Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills.
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• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams.
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• Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver sensitive feedback to families.
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Why Join?Flexible insourcing opportunitySupportive and experienced MDT environmentOpportunity to contribute to service developmentMake a positive impact on children and familiesLTD Company payment availableInterested?\n

To discuss this opportunity further, contact our team today: (Option 4)Email CV :