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Are you an experienced Speech & Language Therapist with a passion for supporting autistic children, young people, or adults? Are you looking to join a values-driven service that prioritises clinical excellence, multidisciplinary practice, and neuro-affirmative care?
Service Care Solutions are delighted to present an exciting opportunity, working in partnership with a leading neurodevelopmental provider, to recruit a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist for their expanding Autism Diagnostic & Post-Diagnostic Service.
This role is available full-time or part-time, with flexible working arrangements.
Job Details
Job Title: Specialist Speech & Language Therapist – Autism Diagnostic & Post-Diagnostic Service
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: Various UK localities (service operates across community, clinic and remote settings)
Hours: Full-time or part-time by negotiation
Salary: £38,682-£52,809 per annum
About the Service
Our client is a well-established neurodevelopmental organisation delivering autism assessments, post-diagnostic intervention, and specialist multidisciplinary support across the UK. Their service is led by experienced clinical directors and supported by psychologists, medical practitioners, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals.
They are recognised for:
A strong commitment to evidence-based, neuro-affirmative practice
High-quality diagnostic pathways, including ADOS-2 assessments
Multidisciplinary collaboration in all clinical decisions
A focus on empowering autistic individuals and their families
Robust clinical governance, CPD support, and opportunities for service developmentThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, innovative service that values compassion, integrity, and clinical expertise.
Role Purpose
As a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, you will make a key contribution to the autism diagnostic pathway, while also delivering targeted post-diagnostic speech, language and communication intervention.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assess communication profiles, support diagnostic decision-making, and deliver impactful intervention to autistic individuals across a range of ages.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnostic Assessment
Undertake direct assessments including ADOS-2 within a multidisciplinary team.
Provide SLT-specific input to diagnostic discussions and case formulation.
Produce clear, high-quality clinical reports summarising assessment outcomes and communication profiles.Post-Diagnostic Intervention
Assess and identify communication needs (pragmatics, expressive/receptive language, social communication, AAC, etc.).
Plan and deliver evidence-based SLT interventions (1:1, group or programme-based).
Work closely with families, schools, social care and community teams to ensure communication needs are understood and supported.
Support transitions and discharge planning when required.Service Development & Professional Leadership
Contribute to service development, pathway design, and protocol improvement.
Provide clinical supervision or mentoring to junior SLTs where required.
Deliver training packages to education, healthcare and social care professionals.
Participate in audits, outcome measurement and research activities.
About You
You will be a compassionate, skilled clinician who is committed to delivering neuro-affirmative, strengths-based care.
Essential:
Degree in Speech & Language Therapy (BSc/MSc)
HCPC registration
ADOS-2 Trained
Benefits
As part of your employment, you will receive:
£250 Welcome Bonus, paid via Service Care Solutions
Flexible working arrangements
Opportunities for funded CPD, clinical supervision and specialist training
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Involvement in research, service development and innovation
Mileage/travel contributions where required
Clear progression pathways and professional support
How to Apply
Interested? Please contact Otis at Service Care Solutions:
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