Bank Specialist Speech and Language therapist

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist to support children with communication difficulties. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing treatments, and providing advice to families and professionals. This position is suitable for those experienced in the field and offers flexible working and development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction program

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy required.
• Experience working with children with speech, language, and communication difficulties.
• Knowledge of SEND responsibilities and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement speech and language therapy for children.
• Provide advice and support to children, parents, and staff.
• Conduct assessments for statutory education plans.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of speech & language assessments

Ability to support children with developmental delays

Understanding of cultural issues in caseload management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy

Current HCPC and RCSLT membership

Job description

Job summary

To Provide a highly specialist clinical service with responsibility to a caseload specific to the role for children with developmental speech and language delays / disorders / social communication / feeding or swallowing difficulties as relevant to the role.

To provide a service at settings within designated locality, working closely with parents/carers, schools staff and other relevant professionals, to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the age relevant curriculum.

To assess the needs for, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred within designated locality and presenting with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties.

To provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties.

To understand and meet professional and legal SEND responsibilities outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 including contributing to statutory assessments of special educational needs and delivery of Speech and Language Therapy provision as specified in children Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.

The post holder will also provide line management, supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions.

Main duties of the job

To assess the need for, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred to the designated locality, presenting with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties.

To provide additional specialist intervention and support to children within one or more specific clinical areas e.g. Dysfluency, Hearing Impairment, Developmental Language Disorder, ASD, Speech Disorders and evaluate outcomes using formal and informal specific assessment tools.

To deliver a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapy service consisting of evaluation of interventions for complex and difficult cases such as tribunals as required.

To assess children's communication and interaction needs and provide professional advice to contribute to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments) and the annual review process for individual children in line with the Children and Families Act 2014.

To deliver Speech and Language Therapy provision to children as specified in Education Health and Care Plans in line with the Children and Families Act 2014.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well‑being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Details Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£22.92 to £27.48 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-BANK-LIT1458-A

Job locations

Parsons Green NHS Walk‑In Centre

5-7 Parsons Grn,

London

SW6 4UL

Job description

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Advanced knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for education and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
• Knowledge of religious, cultural and linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Knowledge of typical child development of Speech & Language and general developmental milestones

Education

• Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
• Further study in clinical field, including completion of short courses and additional study

Experience

• Work with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties including those associated with complex needs and/or feeding difficulties
• Postgraduate experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, across settings
• Supervising and/or supporting others
• Training others

Skills & Knowledge

• Normal Child Development of Speech & Language and general developmental milestones
• Advanced knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for education and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
• Education Practice and Policy and Foundation Curriculum
• Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Principles and models of Adult-Child Interaction
• In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to education including the Children and Families Act 2014
• In depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) especially within MDT
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities
• Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal

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 https://www.nhs.uk/careers

Employer details

Central London Community Health Trust

Parsons Green NHS Walk‑In Centre

5-7 Parsons Grn,

London

SW6 4UL

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)