Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Visspo; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Central London Community Health Trust is recruiting Speech and Language Therapists to join the Education Team and deliver statutory SLT provision for 4-16 year-olds in mainstream schools.

Role involves specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention, working with families and school staff, and contributing to EHCP reports and reviews under the Children and Families Act 2014. Band 6, hours flexible, salary £24.52/hour, based in London.

Formación

• Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Current HCPC registration and activity within the RCSLT.
• Experience with school-aged children and statutory EHCP processes.

Responsabilidades

• Assess communication needs using clinical skills and identify strategies for home and school.
• Provide specialist advice to parents, school staff and professionals.
• Contribute to EHCP Needs Assessments and annual reviews.
• Deliver SLT provision as set out in EHCPs in mainstream schools.
• Make clinical decisions using evidence-based practice and care plans.
• Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team for integrated care.
• Maintain professional practice within boundaries and seek support when needed.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Paediatric SLT

Team collaboration

Education policy

Educación

Degree and Licence to Practise from RCSLT

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Descripción del empleo

About Us

We are recruiting Speech and Language Therapists to join our bank, working within the Speech and Language Therapy Education Team to deliver statutory provision for children and young people aged 4-16.

You will work with school-aged children in mainstream schools who have a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). The role includes specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and young people with complex communication needs and, where relevant, dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties).

You will support parents, school staff and other professionals with the management of communication needs and work closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will also contribute to the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process, including Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) reports and delivery of agreed EHCP provision.

We are looking for therapists with experience of working with school-aged children, including children with autism/social communication differences and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

You Will:

• assess communication and interaction needs using specialist clinical skills and identify strategies to improve communication at home, school and in other relevant settings
• provide specialist advice and support to parents, school staff and other professionals involved in the child's care
• contribute professional advice to Education, Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments and annual reviews, in line with the Children and Families Act 2014
• deliver provision set out in Education, Health and Care Plans within mainstream schools
• make appropriate clinical decisions using evidence-based practice, outcome measures and clearly defined care plans
• liaise with the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care.
• You will be accountable for your own professional practice, working within your professional boundaries and seeking support from senior colleagues when appropriate.

About Us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Details

Date posted
11 November 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£24.52 an hour

12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable)

Contract
Bank

Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working

Reference number
824-BANK- LIT1624

Job locations
The Medical Centre
7e Woodfield Road
London
W9 3XZ
United Kingdom

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Experience

Essential

• Experience of supporting CYP, 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 SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals Experience Training others

Desirable

• Interest to develop clinical specialism in education
• Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management
• Post graduate clinical experience in paediatric dysphagia

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to deal with conflict and good problem solving skills
• Excellent communication /presentation skills verbal and written Good organisational skills
• Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
• Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP
• Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014
• Understanding of Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education) Knowledge of the principles of audit
• Good understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Holistic view of communication problems and philosophy to back this Ability to organise and manage own caseload independent and support other more junior staff manage their caseload.

Key Attributes

Essential

• Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments
• Travel around district and access different venues, with or without adaptations

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust

Address
The Medical Centre
7e Woodfield Road
London
W9 3XZ
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)