Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Universal Therapies Service

NHS; London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Whittington Health NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the Haringey Universal Therapies Service on a part-time maternity cover contract. The post focuses on early intervention for 0-5 year olds, delivering SLT drop-in sessions and a dedicated Advice Line.

Based in London, the role supports training for the early years workforce and collaborates with education, social care and voluntary sectors to maximise outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Registered with the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice.
• Evidence of CPD in specialist area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver SLT drop-in sessions across Haringey Family Hubs and Children Centres for families with children under 5.
• Manage and deliver the SLT Advice Line.
• Deliver training projects to the early years workforce.
• Collaborate with education, social care and voluntary sector to promote early identification of needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Therapy interventions

Training delivery

Community language

Education

SLT degree/qualification

HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

CPD evidence

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Universal Therapies Service

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Haringey Universal Therapies Service Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover Jan - Dec 2027) Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week (2.5 days a week) Job ref 220-WHT-8379389

Employer Whittington Health NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Tynemouth Road Health Centre Town London Salary £45,953 - £54,254 Per Annum (Pro Rata) Including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

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We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS) for this part-time, maternity cover post.

HUTS includes Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy and supports children aged 0-19 years, with a strong emphasis on early intervention and the 0-5 age group. This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills in universal practice and project work.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver SLT drop-in sessions across Haringey Family Hubs and Children Centres for families with children under 5. They will also manage and deliver the SLT Advice Line.

The post holder will also deliver training projects to the early years workforce, about how to support children and parents/carers.

The role is predominantly working with the 0-5 age group, however the Advice Line includes calls from parents of older children.

We are looking for a therapist with an interest in early intervention, and working with parents/carers and professionals.

Working for our organisation

HUTS forms part of the Haringey Children's Therapy Team: a large, friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team based at Tynemouth Road Health Centre.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide an effective and efficient high quality speech and language therapyservice within the Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS), supportingchildren, families and professionals through early intervention, advice, trainingand targeted intervention.

To assess, differentially diagnose, plan therapeutic approaches for children with speech, language and/or communication difficulties and coach these approaches to parents/carers and professionals.

To work effectively with other disciplines and agencies (including education, social care and the voluntary sector) to promote early identification of needs and maximise the effectiveness of the universal and targeted pathways.

To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work including
management of children and families accessing the service, in accordance withthe standards and guidelines of the Trust, Department, HCPC and the RoyalCollege of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).

To be involved in clinical governance and service improvement by keeping up to-date with developments within speech and language therapy, earlyintervention and children’s services as well as the latest research and guidance.

To provide assessment, advice, intervention and support for children with speech, language and communication needs and their families, using sound clinical reasoning and a range of evidence-based approaches within community and early years settings.

To demonstrate clinical knowledge in the areas of speech, language and
communication needs in early years, including those that may be associated with Autism

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree or MSc in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice.
• Evidence of CPD in specialist area.

Skills and Abilities

• High level of clinical skills in the assessment and differential diagnosis of children under 5 who present with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to clinical area.
• Ability to devise and deliver training and to provide programmes of support to parents/carers taking into account cultural and linguistic backgrounds and disability.
• Fluent speaker in a community language.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working with children under 5 presenting with a range of speech, language and communication needs.
• Experience of planning and implementing a range of therapeutic interventions for children in early years, clinic or community settings.
• Experience training parents/carers and staff from other agencies in the identification and management of children with additional needs.
• Knowledge of early intervention approaches and workforce development models.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults This will require you to:

• Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with theLondon Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
• Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
• Participate in required training and supervision.
• Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Name Terri Freeman Job title Haringey Universal Therapies Service Clinical Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0203 224 4399