Children's Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Lead for Preschool

NHS; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The healthcare organization is seeking a dynamic Preschool Team Lead Speech and Language Therapist in Hounslow. This role combines clinical leadership with supporting a small clinical caseload, requiring significant Speech Therapy experience. You will collaborate closely with other therapists while delivering high-quality care to children with speech language and communication needs. Applicants must have a recognized qualification in Speech and Language Therapy and prior experience in a specialist field. Competitive benefits and peer support offered.

Benefits

Peer support

Comprehensive supervision

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Speech and Language Therapist in specialist fields.
• Experience with multi‑agency/disciplinary teams.
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with paediatric Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
• Provide clinical leadership and service development.
• Shape and deliver high-quality support to children with SLCN.

Skills

Time management

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree / diploma in Speech and Language Therapy

Registered with HCPC

MSc or equivalent postgraduate study

Job description

The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking a dynamic and experienced therapist to join as a Preschool Team Lead.

Hounslow Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service is a large, well‑integrated team committed to supporting staff in developing their skills and expertise.

What we offer

• Peer support
• A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure
• Both internal & external CPD opportunities

This role provides an opportunity to combine clinical leadership and service development alongside working with a small clinical caseload.

We are looking for an SLT who has some experience of managing and supporting staff and a keen interest in service development. A key part of the role will be to shape and deliver responsive, high‑quality support to babies, children and young people with a range of speech language and communication needs (SLCN).

The SLT will work closely with the current SLT Team Leads and the service manager, and alongside the Occupational and Physiotherapy Team Leads.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Uma Saimaruhan, Children's Service Manager, by emailing [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Main duties of the job

• Work alongside Speech and Language Therapists within the Children's Therapy Service, maintaining close collaboration with paediatric Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

• Based at Heart of Hounslow Centre for Health.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree / diploma or other professional Speech and Language Therapy qualification
• Registered with HCPC
• MSc or equivalent post graduate study and training in specialist area

Experience

• Significant experience as a Speech and Language Therapist working within a specialist field (e.g., education settings)
• Experience of carrying out specialist assessments and intervention relevant to the client group
• Working with multi‑agency/disciplinary teams
• Extensive experience of supervising less experienced SLT’s
• Experience of training others, including parents/caregivers, in specialist area

Knowledge

• Ability to write clear and concise reports
• Competent computer skills
• Extensive knowledge of assessing and using low‑tech and high‑tech AAC
• Established knowledge of the national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
• Leadership skills, including self‑leadership

Skills

• Ability to manage time and demonstrate prioritisation skills
• Highly developed negotiation and problem‑solving skills
• Able to manage competing demands/ priorities

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

West London NHS Trust

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre

92 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3LN

Contact

Heart of Hounslow Health Centre
92 Bath Road
Hounslow, TW3 3LN