School Age Speech and Language Therapist Return to Practice

Royal Free Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Return to Practice Speech and Language Therapist to re-enter clinical work in the School Age SLT Team. The role is based at St Michaels Hospital, Enfield, with part-time hours (22.5 per week) and progression from Band 4 to Band 5 as competencies are met.

You will refresh clinical skills while working with experienced colleagues, within a supportive, values-driven trust that emphasises equality and professional development.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Eligibility for HCPC registration is required.
• Experience as an SLT and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to holistic care plans.
• Provide training, advice and consultation for school staff to support communication-friendly learning.
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
• Engage in supervised practice hours and reflective learning to meet return-to-practice requirements.

Skills

HCPC registration

Speech & Language Therapy degree

Experience as SLT

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Growth mindset

Education

Recognised SLT degree or equivalent

HCPC registration eligibility

Membership of RCSLT

Job description

Our current vacancies

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School Age Speech and Language Therapist Return to Practice

NHS AfC: Band 4-5

Main area Community Paediatrics Grade NHS AfC: Band 4-5 Contract 12 months (This is fixed term to backfill current maternity leave) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Band 4 to 5 progression role and so will start at a band 4 and when competencies are met will progress to a band 5. This is agreed with finance and through VCP.) Job ref 391-NMUH-8290108

Site St Michaels Hospital, Cedar House Town Enfield Salary £33,262 - £44,900 including Outer HCAS pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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As a Return to Practice Speech and Language Therapist, you’ll refresh and rebuild your clinical skills while working alongside experienced colleagues.

The role is offered at full-time and is located at Cedar House within our St. Michael's Community Hospital site within the School Age Speech & Language Therapy Team. The weekly hours for this role will be agreed at interview.

Our School-Age Speech and Language Therapy Service supports children and young people in Enfield with speech, language and communication needs, as well as difficulties with eating and drinking.

What you'll bring:

• A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and eligibility for HCPC registration.
• Previous experience as an SLT (any specialism) and a desire to refresh your skills.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children, young people, families, and colleagues.
• Openness to feedback and a growth mindset—ready to learn, adapt, and regain confidence.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will w ork under the guidance of senior SLTs to

• Assess, plan, and deliver individualised intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing your insights to holistic care plans.
• Training, advice and consultation for school staff to help create communication-friendly learning environments.
• Keep accurate, timely clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
• Engage in structured learning activities to meet your Return to Practice requirements, including supervised practice hours and reflective learning.

We are committed to c o-production with families, l istening to 'the voice of the child' when working with children and young people (CYP) and actively involve CYP in target setting and evaluation

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

• Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
• Registration with the Health Care Professions Council for Licence to Practice
• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists

Personal Qualities & attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team

Experience

• Well -developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom
• Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
• Ability to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes, coaching and training within the classroom in collaboration with education staff.
• Previous practice as a speech and language therapist

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Name Marie Randall Job title School Age Speech and Language Therapy Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07484005215