Bank Speech and Language Therapist

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist to join our temporary bank team in London. The role supports school-aged children with diverse SLCN in mainstream schools, delivering high-quality SLT services within an educational setting.

The successful candidate will work 30 or 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, as part of a temporary/bank contract. HCPC and RCSLT registration are required, with responsibilities including assessment, intervention and

Qualifications

• Clinical SLT skills for paediatric caseloads (CYP).
• Experience with statutory assessments and EHCPs.
• Experience in education settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessment, diagnosis, intervention and discharge for children within the role.
• Collaborate with families and professionals to support children and young people.
• Deliver school-aged SLT intervention packages within locality schools and settings.
• Contribute to statutory assessments and EHCP delivery as required.

Skills

Clinical communication

CYP experience

Education

Degree and Licence to Practise (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.

Main area Speech and Language Therapist Grade Band 6 Contract Bank: Post 1 - 37.5 hpw Post 2 - 30hpw Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Other

12.07% holiday pay + Unsocial Hours (if applicable) Job ref 824-BANK-LIT1593-A

Site The Medical Centre Town London Salary £23.74 (inclusive of HCAS) Salary period Hourly Closing 28/09/2026 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

Temporary Bank Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6

Hours: 30 or 37.5 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary / Bank
Band: Band 6

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our temporary bank team, working Monday to Friday on either a 30-hour or 37.5-hour per week basis.

The successful candidate will work with school-aged children in mainstream schools, supporting children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician to provide high-quality specialist Speech and Language Therapy within an educational setting and make a meaningful difference to children’s communication, learning and participation.

Main duties of the job

• Working with increasing independence to provide assessment, diagnosis, appropriate intervention and discharge for children within the role.
• Working closely with children, families and other professionals, providing advice to others regarding the clinical management to support children and young people as relevant to the post.
• Supporting the delivery of a wide range of school aged intervention packages in relation to the whole system approach to supporting speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) within designated locality community & school settings.
• Understanding and meeting 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’s Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

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
• Working with children in clinics and/or school based settings
• Experience Training others
• Working with multi-cultural client groups
• 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

• 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
• Working in partnership with other members of the MDT
• Working in collaboration with children and young people, parents/carers and families
• Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of children with a broad range of speech, language and communication difficulties
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out swallowing assessment and use of high and low technical assessment equipment
• Valuing and advocating for all communication styles and preferences
• Understanding of child development including Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
• Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for children with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance

Key Attributes

• Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments
• To be occupational health cleared for the role specified.
• IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes

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.

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

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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.