Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to support children with DLD and Speech Sound difficulties in a collaborative environment. The role emphasizes flexible working, clinical supervision, and is set within a supportive team. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience working with children. This is an exciting opportunity to develop integrated services and contribute to professional practice in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to CPD

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience with children diagnosed with DLD and/or Speech Sound difficulties.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Need to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support within the DLD and Speech service for primary age students.
• Participate in the development of the provision and contribute to a growing network.
• Collaborate with schools and alternative providers to meet changing needs.

Skills

Experience with children with DLD

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Clinical Supervision Knowledge

CPD Awareness

Education

Relevant Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Job description

The Children’s Integrated Speech and Language Therapy Service for Hackney and the City is a unique partnership between health and education and has grown into a large dynamic team that delivers innovative models of working. It is a welcoming, fun and supportive place to work. With well-established clinical supervision and access to CPD it is a great place to make the move and become a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist.

This post is working in an Additionally Resourced provision for children with DLD and/or Speech Sound difficulties for 4 days, as well as one day in our mainstream school service.

It is an excellent chance to be involved in the development of this provision, and to be part of an exciting and growing SaLT network within this clinical area raising awareness of SLCN and providing holistic, relevant and functional support to children, and the professionals around them.

The service has developed the largest and most comprehensive traded services offer in the UK. We are proud to be commissioned by health, education and schools and colleges in Hackney and out of borough as well as Youth Justice and the Virtual School for Looked after Children. We have a strong relationship with schools and alternative providers and are growing in traded services.



The sessions will be mainly as part of the DLD and Speech service, with primary age students. Time will be based within the setting, as the Link SaLT. There are also some sessions available in mainstream schools. As a band 6 specialist there will be opportunity to support the wider team to develop their knowledge and practice when working with children and young people with DLD and/or Speech Sound difficulties.

The service employs over 100 staff and so opportunities arise frequently and staff are deployed flexibly to meet changing need.

We embrace flexible working and will consider applicants who wish to work term-time. If at all interested we strongly suggest that you call or email to discuss these posts.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025