Bank Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; City of Westminster; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working

Descripción de la vacante

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting Speech and Language Therapists to join our bank, delivering statutory SLT provision for children aged 4-16 in mainstream schools. You will assess and treat a wide range of SLCN, support EHCP processes, work with parents and school staff, and liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.

This role requires experience with education settings and dysphagia where relevant.

Formación

• Degree in SLT with
• Current HCPC registration and RCSLT membership
• Experience with school-aged children, EHCPs and statutory assessments

Responsabilidades

• Assess and treat children with SLCN in mainstream settings
• Provide specialist advice to parents, teachers and professionals
• Contribute to EHCP Needs Assessments and annual reviews
• Deliver EHCP provision in schools
• Make clinical decisions using evidence-based practice
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams for coordinated care
• Maintain professional practice and seek supervision when needed

Conocimientos

Child development

Assessments & interventions

Cultural & linguistic issues

Education policies

Interprofessional collaboration

Documentation standards

Educación

Degree & Licence to Practise (RCSLT)

HCPC & RCSLT registration

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

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• Part time
• Flexible working
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22.5 hours per week (12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable)) Job ref 824-BANK-LIT1613-A

Site The Medical Centre Town London Salary £24.52 (inclusive of HACS) Salary period Hourly Closing 19/11/2026 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

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.

Main duties of the job

You will assess children with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs and develop, deliver and review appropriate Speech and Language Therapy interventions.

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.

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

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 Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

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
• Post graduate clinical experience in paediatric dysphagia

Skills and 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 of Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education)
• Good understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Up to date knowledge of professional standards of record keeping

Other

• Ability to assume leadership responsibilities
• Comfortable addressing difficult issues e.g. limited rehab potential; complex condition-related information to patients’ families/carers
• Able to demonstrate initiative and innovative approaches towards work.

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.

Name Liz James-D’Silva Job title Education Speech and Language Therapy lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 020 7266 8777