Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Clch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our London SLT team.

Working 37.5 hours per week on a temporary/bank contract, with pattern Monday to Friday, you will support school-aged children with SLCN in mainstream settings, delivering specialist SLT services and developing practice within an inclusive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting school-aged children with Speech and Language Needs in educational settings.
• Ability to provide training and supervision to staff and students.
• Understanding of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a new non-statutory service for children 4-6 with SLCN in mainstream schools.
• Provide advice on management and care of children with communication difficulties.
• Be accountable for professional actions and seek guidance from senior colleagues as appropriate.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and peer review to less experienced colleagues and students.
• Run training for school staff and other professionals.
• Demonstrate specialist SLCN skills within the school-aged caseload.

Skills

CYP SLT knowledge

SLCN interventions

Training others

Autonomy in caseload

Collaboration with schools/parents

Education

Degree and Licence to Practise from RCSLT

HCPC and RCSLT registration

Job description

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 6

Main area Speech and Language Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract Bank Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Other

37.5 hours per week (12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable)) Job ref 824-BANK-LIT1594-A

Site The Medical Centre Town London Salary £23.74 (inclusive of HACS) Salary period Hourly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston - as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired-a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary / Bank

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy support to school-aged children in mainstream school settings, working with a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about supporting children to develop their communication skills and achieve their full potential within an inclusive educational environment.

Main duties of the job

• Taking the lead within the SLT service to deliver the new non-statutory specialist service for children 4-6 years of age with a high level of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). This will involve providing a specialist service to children attending mainstream schools with SLCN and working closely with the specialist SLCN teacher, teaching assistants, parents/carers, and school staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum.
• Providing advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties
• Being accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate
• The post holder will also provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.
• The post holder will run appropriate training independently for school and other staff.
• The post holder will have well developed specialist skills in a specialist area of SLCN within the broad range of speech, language and communication needs encountered within the caseload of school aged children

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust’s values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

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

Experience

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

Skills & Knowledge

• 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)
• Up to date knowledge of professional standards of record keeping
• Holistic view of communication problems and philosophy to back this
• Ability to organise and manage own caseload independently and support other more junior staff manage their caseload.

Key Attributes

• Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. Please apply promptly if you meet the Person Specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted. Interview details will be emailed after the closing date - please check your inbox regularly.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.

Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.

Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.