Average Therapist salary in Watford

Principal TherapistRadlett, HertfordshirePermanentFull Time — 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday£48,000 – £58,500 per annumThe OpportunityWe are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded specialist educational organisation dedicated to the support and development of autistic children and young people. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced therapist to step into a senior clinical leadership role within a dedicated, transdisciplinary team in Hertfordshire.This is a rare chance to join a specialist school setting at a pivotal time, as the organisation continues to grow and develop its therapy provision. The school works with young people aged up to 22 years and has a strong track record of staff development and exceptional staff retention. If you are motivated by meaningful work and want to make a lasting impact on the lives of autistic young people, this role is well worth exploring.About the RoleAs Principal Therapist, you will hold senior accountability for therapy outcomes within the school, working closely with the Head of Therapy and the school senior leadership team to drive quality, innovation and continuous improvement. The role combines direct clinical delivery (up to 50% of directed time) with strategic leadership, governance and team management responsibilities.You will supervise and line manage a small team of therapists, lead on EHCP-aligned intervention planning, and contribute meaningfully to the school's wider transdisciplinary educational provision.Who We Are Looking ForWe welcome applications from experienced therapists qualified in one of the following disciplines:Occupational TherapySpeech and Language TherapyPractitioner PsychologyWhichever your background, you will bring strong clinical expertise, a passion for autism education and the leadership credentials to inspire and develop a therapy team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead clinical governance, quality assurance and compliance with professional standards across the therapy teamOversee assessment, diagnosis and therapeutic planning aligned to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)Deliver group and individual therapy sessions (up to 50% of directed time)Provide clinical supervision and professional development support for therapy staffSupport and advise on safeguarding matters, leading investigations and producing detailed reportsContribute to school improvement planning, self-evaluation and KPI reportingBuild and manage relationships with external stakeholders including families, education professionals and university or research partnersLead on local recruitment, retention and career pathway development within the therapy teamMaintain own HCPC registration and ensure colleagues maintain registration with relevant professional bodiesWhat We Are Looking ForHCPC-registered therapist with significant post-qualification experience (minimum 6 years)Senior leadership or management experience within a school-based or specialist therapy setting — autism-specific experience highly desirableProven experience delivering clinical supervisionStrong understanding of EHCP frameworks and transdisciplinary approaches to autism educationTrack record of stakeholder engagement and partnership developmentCommitment to evidence-based practice and innovation in autism therapyExcellent communication, project management and strategic planning skillsUnderstanding of therapeutic curriculum development and quality assurance in independent special schoolsWhy This Role Stands OutTerm-time contract with full pay during school holidays — approximately 12 weeks paid leave per yearA stable, high-retention team environment with colleagues who have been there for 25 years or moreGrowing therapy team with a genuine opportunity to lead and shape something meaningfulComprehensive benefits package including pension, Simply Health cash plan, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts and moreAccess to specialist CPD, an online learning academy, and funding towards further qualificationsRelocation support considered for the right candidateMeaningful, values-driven work with a nationally recognised organisation

We’re looking for Speech and Language Therapists to join our growing network of professionals delivering high-quality therapeutic assessments and interventions to meet the provision agreed in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people.This is an excellent opportunity for SALTs seeking flexible, ad hoc work with the added benefit of ongoing assignments. Whether you're looking to supplement your current role or work independently and have extra capacity, we offer consistent opportunities that align with your skills and availability.We work with Local Authorities across the country to support with Therapies assessments and provision. Please apply to be considered to join our pool of professionals, for a further conversation about skills, experience, availability etc.What You’ll Be Doing:Delivering SALT provision on an ad hoc basis, with packages typically running throughout an academic year, for anywhere between 5-50 hours per packageWorking independently with support from our wider teamVisiting children and young people at home and in education settingsWhat We’re Looking For:HCPC-registered, UK based Speech and Language TherapistsA child centred approach, and experience completing assessments towards EHCPs or delivering provision as outlined in EHCPs are essentialStrong clinical reasoning and report-writing skillsAvailability on some weekdaysWhat We Offer:Competitive pay rates - to be discussed following applicationFlexible working arrangements - take on as much or as little work as you likeRegular work opportunities matched to your areas of expertise and preferencesSupportive and responsive team at Reed to help with any queriesPlease apply to be considered, and all applicants with relevant qualifications and experience will be contacted for further discussion around specific areas of expertise, and age groups that you like working with.Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position and as such are unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK.

Pay: £50,000 per yearJob description:Starting Salary: £50,000 (WCA) + bonus scheme and benefitsLocation: Hybrid (office and home working) WatfordHours: Monday to Friday 9 – 5Nurses, Occupational Therapists, PhysiotherapistsAll applicants must have permanent right to work in the UKWe are recruiting for registered Nurses (RGN, RMN, RNLD), Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (OTs) in Watford who want to use and to build upon their clinical skills and knowledge and benefit from the excellent work life balance and professional development that a career as a WCA Functional Assessor can give you.We are seeking applications from clinicians with a minimum of 1-year post-qualification experience and registration in the UK. In this role you will grow your medical knowledge of a wide variety of medical, cognitive and mental health conditions.The role is full time Monday to Friday 9 – 5 and offers a salary of £50,000 (PIP)per annum plus• £1000 salary uplift after your first 12 months • Work-life balance: 9am – 5pm contracts with no nights, weekends of shifts required.• Up to 10% quality and performance bonus once you’re an Approved Functional Assessor• The role is a Hybrid position with a minimum of 2 days per week working at one of our consultation centres• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holiday and the option to purchase up to five additional days• Brilliant internal progression opportunities• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travelYou will undertake a combination of file-work, face-to-face and telephone/video assessments with customers in relation to PIP OR ESA benefits and provide comprehensive reports to enable decision makers at DWP to make informed decisions regarding benefit claims. Such assessments focus on how a disability affects a customer’s day to day life and performing work related activities.Comprehensive training will provide you will the skills to support customers and transfer your current skills and knowledge to the level required for the role. You will have ongoing CPD, with over 100 hours CPD protected per annum, support with revalidation and the opportunity to develop your career within the organisation.Requirements• one year's post-registration experience as a nurse, occupational therapist or physiotherapist• fully registered with a relevant UK regulatory body (NMC, HCPC or other), without restriction or conditions and with a valid PIN• excellent observational and communication skills, giving you the ability to listen, empathise and dig deeper• the ability to type at a minimum of 30 words per minute.For further information please contact Maxine or alternatively forward your CV for consideration.