Specialised Speech & Language Therapist

South West London and St. George's Mental Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

South West London St George's Mental Health NHS Trust seeks a part-time Speech and Language Therapist to join the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. You will co-facilitate assessments, provide SLT input within the MDT, and contribute to formulations and diagnoses for ASD and ADHD in children and young people.

The role offers flexible working within a supportive MDT, with opportunities for professional development and greater autonomy as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist.
• Training relevant to neurodevelopmental assessment.
• Experience in neurodevelopmental assessments and in multidisciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people with ASD/ADHD.
• Co-facilitate assessments within scope of practice and provide SLT input to the diagnostic process.
• Gather and integrate clinical information to support assessment, formulation and diagnostics.
• Develop evidence-based recommendations responsive to individual needs.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapist

Neurodevelopmental assessment training

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical supervision

Job description

South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.

Our Values

We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".

When you join us, you'll be part of something special - an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.

As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working.

Job overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic part-time (0.6 WTE) Speech and Language Therapist to join our Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team. The post holder will work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to the assessment and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The role will include co-facilitating assessments alongside experienced clinicians, providing Speech and Language Therapy input and undertaking appropriate clinical responsibilities within the team.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop a broad range of skills and knowledge in neurodevelopmental assessment, including opportunities to develop greater autonomy and lead aspects of the assessment process as their experience grows.

Clinical supervision and line management will be provided by the Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist or Clinical Psychologist within the Neurodevelopmental Assessment Team.

Main duties of the job

CAMHS Neurodevelopmental service supports children, young people and their families with neurodevelopmental presentations. Our MDT service is made up of disciplines including Psychiatry, Clinical and Counselling Psychology, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Positive Behaviour Support.

The service offers assessments and pre/post diagnosis interventions for children and young people presenting with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ASD and ADHD) including formulation and diagnosis where appropriate, as well as recommendations and signposting to our other services provided by partner organisations and services.

CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team serves the population of Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond. We value inclusivity in our service and are actively working in partnership with community organisations and families/carers to reach young people who find 'traditional' routes of neurodevelopmental services not accessible to them. We recognise the importance of staff development and career progression and there are Trust wide CPD opportunities available (e.g., ADOS, 3Di). We encourage applications from applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Working for our organisation

Unless expressly stated in the job advert this role is not subject to sponsorship, please be advised that all offers of employment are subject to evidence of right to work in the UK.

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust.

We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' - we aspire to be 'outstanding'.

This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.

We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.

We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.

Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people referred for assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), working alongside experienced clinicians within the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake and co-facilitate assessments within their scope of practice, contributing Speech and Language Therapy expertise to the wider diagnostic process.
• Gather, review and integrate relevant clinical information to support assessment, formulation and diagnostic decision-making within the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the development of appropriate, evidence-based recommendations following assessment, ensuring these are responsive to the individual needs of children, young people and their families.
• Coordinate and manage allocated aspects of the assessment pathway for children, young people and families on their caseload, ensuring effective communication and timely progression through the service.
• Work in accordance with an agreed job plan, including expected levels of clinical activity and throughput.
• Identify, assess and manage clinical risk appropriately, in line with team, Directorate and Trust policies and procedures, escalating concerns where required.
• Work in accordance with relevant professional, clinical and ethical standards, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, record keeping and confidentiality.
• Use appropriate screening, assessment and outcome measures to inform clinical decision-making, contribute to service evaluation and support continuous improvement.
• Actively seek and respond to feedback from children, young people and families to support a positive experience of the assessment pathway.
• Engage in clinical supervision, reflective practice and continuing professional development, with support to broaden their knowledge and skills in neurodevelopmental assessment and progressively take greater responsibility within the assessment process.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Speech and Language Therapist
• Training relevant to neurodevelopmental assessment

Desirable criteria

• Training as part of a CYP IAPT collaborative in a recognised evidenced based approach
• Formal training in assessment tools for autism (e.g., 3DI, ADOS, ADI-R)

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable experience of working with children and young people in a variety of community settings
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of inter-agency working
• Experience of safeguarding and Child Protection
• Relevant experience of neurodevelopmental assessments

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading case reviews
• Experience of working in the NHS
• Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups

At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.

As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:

• BME (Evolve) Staff Network
• Christian Staff Network
• DiverseAbility
• Deaf Staff Network
• Mental Health Staff Forum
• Women's Staff Network
• LGBTQIA+

We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.

We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.

Please note:

• That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received
• That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3rd party e-recruitment system
• That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
• That priority consideration for applications may be given to at‑risk NHS employees
• That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
• That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)
• That we are a smoke‑free Trust
• South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including job applications, sponsorship arrangements, or employment offers. The contact details published on our official website are the Trust's authorised contact channels and should be used for all recruitment communications, job applications, and verification of employment offers.

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