Job Title

Speech and Language Therapist – Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment Services

Responsible To

Service Lead / Operational Lead Nurse

Professionally Accountable To

HOCS / Director of Nursing & Quality

Role Purpose

The Speech and Language Therapist (SALT) will play a key role within the multidisciplinary ASD assessment pathway, supporting the identification, assessment and formulation of communication, interaction and social communication needs in children and young people.

The post holder will contribute specialist expertise relating to speech, language, communication and social interaction as part of a gold-standard MDT diagnostic model aligned to NICE guidance and evidence-based neurodevelopmental practice.

Our Assessment Model – Best Practice Principles

· All assessments will align with NICE guidance and recognised national neurodevelopmental standards.

· Assessments will be delivered throug...