BANK ASD diagnostic Specialist Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist

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

Job summary

A public health service in Greater London is seeking a Bank Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join its Specialist Children's Services. This role entails conducting ASD diagnostic assessments for children aged 2-11 in partnership with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should possess a relevant SLT degree, registration, and experience in autism assessments and intervention. The position offers flexible working hours and involves supporting families while ensuring high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in assessing and providing intervention for autistic children.
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary or multi-agency partners.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessments within the autism diagnostic pathway.
• Undertake ADOS assessments as part of the diagnostic process.
• Provide autism assessment reports for families.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Negotiation and problem-solving skills

Observation, listening, and empathy

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent

Health Professions Council – Licence to Practice

Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses

Successful completion of core SLT competencies at band 5

Job description

Job Summary

This is a BANK opportunity. Shift availability 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 multi‑disciplinary team and 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.

Main Duties of the Job

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

Undertake ADOS assessments as part of the diagnostic assessment.

Undertake joint and single clinician assessments as part of the multiagency autism assessment team.

Provide autism assessment reports for families adhering to pathway standards.

Provide advice to parents and professionals on creating a supportive communication environment.

About Us

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 – so 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.

Details

• Date posted: 10 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £22.17 to £26.13 an hour Per Hour, Inclusive of WTD and HCA
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 363-Bank-PSALT
• Job locations: Lord Lister Health Centre, 121 Woodgrange Road, London, E7 0EP

Job Responsibilities

• Be part of the CHAND diagnostic multi‑agency team providing specialist assessments and diagnostic services to children and young people aged 2‑11 years of age, supported by senior staff.
• Undertake ADOS assessments for children within the diagnostic pathway.
• Liaise with teaching staff to gather information to support diagnostic assessments.
• Work as part of the CHAND diagnostic pathway.
• Work jointly with more senior colleagues and other professionals to undertake diagnostic assessments.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications – Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council – Licence to Practice
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
• Successful completion of core SLT competencies at band 5

Education & Qualifications – Desirable

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups / CEN

Experience – Essential

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
• Experience of assessment, intervention, goal setting and developing therapy programmes post‑registration in a range of settings
• Experience in assessing and providing intervention for autistic children (communication)
• Experience of community and schools based work
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary or multi‑agency partners

Experience – Desirable

• Experience of delivering training

Knowledge & Skills – Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills – observation, listening and empathy
• Negotiation and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Well‑developed concentration skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal, including ability to write clear and concise reports
• Ability to manage own caseload including prioritisation skills
• Working knowledge of relevant information technology
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Ability to work independently as appropriate
• Ability to work in partnership with other professionals and other agencies
• Awareness of standards of record keeping

Other Essential

• Willing and able to work flexibly across sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.