BANK ASD diagnostic Specialist Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist

East London NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health organization is seeking a Bank Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) in Newham. The role involves conducting ASD diagnostic assessments and contributing to multi-professional evaluations for children aged 2-11. The ideal candidate will have experience in Neurodevelopmental Conditions, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and demonstrate a commitment to improved health outcomes. This position is flexible and requires enthusiasm for providing dedicated support to children and families.

Qualifications

• Experienced in ASD diagnostics and multi-professional assessments.
• Ability to provide specialist advice across professional boundaries.
• Enthusiastic practitioner with an interest in children's services.

Responsibilities

• Undertake ADOS assessments as part of the diagnostic assessment.
• Provide autism assessment reports for families adhering to pathway standards.
• Liaise with teaching staff to gather information to support assessments.

Skills

Experience with Neurodevelopmental Conditions

ASD diagnostics

Communication skills

Job description

Vacancy at East London NHS Foundation Trust

This is a BANK opportunity. Shift availability is demand dependent. No guarantee of minimum number of hours. As this is a Bank position, the successful candidate(s) will already be experienced in ASD diagnostics.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank SLT to join the Specialist Children and Young People’s Services (SCYPS) in Newham to undertake ASD diagnostic assessments.

This post sits within the Child Development Service, working in the CHAND (Children with Autism in Newham Diagnosis) team.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, forward‑thinking practitioner with experience of Neurodevelopmental Conditions with an interest in ASD to join our Staff BANK.

The post holder will undertake ASD assessment working in partnership with the wider multidisciplinary team and will contribute to multi‑professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people.

They will provide specialist advice across professional boundaries and develop streamlined patient care pathways between nursing, GP’s and paediatricians, setting up shared care arrangements for each child as appropriate. Assessment outcomes will be discussed and agreed with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self‑management whilst keeping the child, young person and family at the centre of all care.

With support from more senior colleagues, to provide specialist SLT assessment within the autism diagnostic pathway CHAND for children and young people aged 2‑11 years of age.

Responsibilities

• To undertake ADOS assessments as part of the diagnostic assessment.
• To undertake joint and single clinician assessments as part of the multiagency autism assessment team.
• To provide autism assessment reports for families adhering to pathway standards.
• To provide advice to parents and professionals on creating a supportive communication environment.
• To be part of the CHAND diagnostic Multiagency team providing specialist assessments and diagnostic services to children and young people aged 2‑11 years of age supported by senior staff.
• To liaise with teaching staff to gather information to support diagnostic assessments.
• To work as part of the CHAND diagnostic pathway.
• To work jointly with more senior colleagues and other professionals to undertake diagnostic assessments.

Our Mission & Values

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Please see JD/PS for full details.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025.