Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Neurodisability AAC

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in London is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for a fixed-term part-time role. The position involves working with children who have complex communication difficulties, providing assessment and support for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs. This role requires strong communication skills and a recognized degree in Speech and Language Therapy. Competitive salary offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Increased training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience in assessment and management of AAC.
• Established knowledge of communication difficulties in children.
• Training in clinical and student supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, advice and training in AAC.
• Act as an advisor to community therapists and professionals.
• Engage in high-quality training and development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience in clinical supervision

Knowledge of AAC systems

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent

Health Professions Council license to practice

SLT Clinical Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Neurodisability AAC

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 January 2026

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to work within the Speech and Language Therapy Service and Neurodisability Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

The pan-Trust Speech and Language Therapy Service delivers specialist level services to children and young people with complex medical conditions, working in partnership with local providers and families. This post offers the opportunity to be part of the Augmentative Communication Service (ACS). This will involve assessment, advice, training and provision of Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC) powered systems to children and young people.

You will join a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team with a broad range of specialist skills that delivers tertiary level care to children with complex medical conditions. A high level of experience in Augmentative and Alternative Communication is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

You will have broad experience of assessment and management of AAC (both paper based and powered communication aids). You will have an established knowledge of the communication difficulties of children with a range of complex disabilities. You will act as an advisor to community Speech and Language Therapists and other health and education professionals in areas related to the clinical specialties of the post.

We place a strong emphasis on personal and professional development and ensure we provide opportunities for you to extend your skills and participate in high quality training and development programs.

The Speech and Language Therapy Service has a Professional Lead. We work jointly with our AHP colleagues to support Research, Education, Quality Assurance, Outcomes and Workforce agendas and are embedding Leadership and Clinical Academic pathways and Apprenticeships. We are strongly committed to engaging with others to improve diversity and inclusivity for the benefit of our staff, patients and families.

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Person Specification

• Our Always values
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Training in clinical and student supervision
• Health Professions Council license to practice
• Short courses in Specialist Area (e.g. AAC
• SLT Clinical Master's Degree

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our Always values
• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Training in clinical and student supervision
• Health Professions Council license to practice
• Short courses in Specialist Area (e.g. AAC
• SLT Clinical Master's Degree

Experience/Knowledge

• Assessment, treatment and management of children presenting with complex communication difficulties (including Autism, Intellectual Disability)
• Knowledge and experience in using a broad range of diagnostic assessment tools relevant to specialist client group (both qualitative and standardised)
• Knowledge and experience in assessment, selection and implementation of AAC Systems (paper based and powered)
• Experience in student clinical supervision Experience in clinical and peer supervision procedures
• Experience of interdisciplinary team working
• Knowledge of the impact of cultural issues for SLTs working with this caseload
• Evidence of teaching and training: SLT's, families and other professionals

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills balanced with an ability to recognize when to seek support
• Skills in communicating outcomes of assessment and management plans to families and relevant internal and external professionals e.g. paediatricians, schools, speech and language therapists
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including listening, sustained concentration and empathy with patients and relatives who themselves may have a range of complex communication impairments and other needs.
• Demonstrable specialist skills in the management of communication problems related to children with complex special needs.
• Principles of assessment and management of language and communication in paediatrics .
• Able to manage the emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of communication disorders
• Highly developed negotiation, analytic and problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge of IT packages and audio/video, including use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Excel)

Research and development

• Experience in service audit, outcome measures and service development processes
• Knowledge of research design and methodology, with particular reference to own specialist field

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearInclusive per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

271-CCS-7622905

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust