SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST

New Outside Ir35 Contract – Speech And Language Therapist

Location: Chester | £500 per day (Ltd Company) | Start Date: Monday 9th November 2026 We are delighted to be supporting our client with the launch of a new Paediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment and Diagnosis Insourcing Service in Chester. We are seeking experienced, reliable and committed Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) to join this exciting new service, working collaboratively with Clinical Psychologists to deliver high-quality, one-stop ASD assessments and diagnostic services for children.

Key Details

Location: Chester Start date: Monday 9th November 2026 Day rate: £500 per day via Ltd company IR35 status: Outside IR35 Working days: Weekdays only, with Monday availability essential Insurance: Valid professional indemnity insurance required Clinical system: Cerner

The Role

As part of this specialist service, you will work alongside a Clinical Psychologist on the same day to assess children and contribute to the diagnostic process using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). The service will focus on nursery- and school-aged children, with an expectation of approximately five patients per day.

Essential Requirements

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist with relevant paediatric experience. Experience in, or a strong understanding of, autism assessments and the ADOS assessment process. Ability to work collaboratively with Clinical Psychologists within a multidisciplinary team. Valid professional indemnity insurance. Familiarity with clinical documentation systems; experience using Cerner would be beneficial. Reliable, professional and able to commit to the agreed service dates. Availability on Mondays is essential. Please also confirm your availability across the remaining weekdays (Tuesday to Friday). Why Consider This Opportunity?

Competitive £500 daily rate. Outside IR35 engagement via Ltd company. Opportunity to contribute to a new paediatric ASD assessment and diagnostic service. Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment. Weekday-only commitment, with no weekend work required. Interested?

If you are an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Ellie Bruno for application and further inquiries.

Ellie Bruno

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