Speech and Language Therapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join their Hammersmith & Fulham team. You will work with children within mainstream schools, providing assessment and interventions tailored to their needs. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork ability, and a passion for helping young people. Flexible working options and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for working with children and young people.
• Understanding of SEND responsibilities as per the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Accountability for professional actions and willingness to seek guidance when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children.
• Advise families and professionals on clinical management.
• Deliver speech and language interventions in schools.
• Contribute to statutory assessments for special educational needs.
• Maintain accountability for professional actions.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Experience with school-aged children

Job description

Overview

Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (1.0 WTE) Hammersmith & Fulham Mainstream Schools Team

Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Come and join the CLCH SLT education team! We have the opportunity for an NQP or experienced Band 5 therapist to join the Hammersmith & Fulham SLT education team. The post includes working with a varied caseload across mainstream schools in Hammersmith & Fulham. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, and an interest and experience of working with school-aged children and young people. Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube

Responsibilities

• Working with increasing independence to provide assessment, diagnosis, appropriate intervention and discharge for children within the role
• Working closely with children, families and other professionals, providing advice to others regarding the clinical management to support children and young people as relevant to the post
• Supporting the delivery of a wide range of school aged intervention packages in relation to the whole system approach to supporting speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) within designated locality community & school settings
• Understanding and meeting professional and legal SEND responsibilities outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 including contributing to statutory assessments of special educational needs and delivery of Speech and Language Therapy provision as specified in children’s Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Maintaining accountability for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate

Benefits / What we offer

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
• To view benefits and working for us, please visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Additional information

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025.