Speech and Language Therapist Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with speech and language challenges. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive, multicultural environment where your contributions will make a real difference. Collaborate with a passionate team of professionals, receive ongoing training, and enjoy flexible working options. With a focus on professional development, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while making a positive impact on the community. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a dynamic team committed to excellence in care.

Benefits

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience with children with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Knowledge of DLD, ASD, and selective mutism.

Responsibilities

• Assess children and young people with communication needs.
• Work directly with children and advise parents and staff.
• Provide training for parents and nursery staff.

Skills

Assessment of speech and language needs

Working with children

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Training and advising parents and staff

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist
Brent Early Years Team 1.0 w.t.e

We are looking to recruit a new team member to work within the early years speech and language team.

If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and seeking an exciting and challenging environment, we invite you to join us.

Our team collaborates in clinics to provide high-quality services to children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs.

We offer SLT services to children and support to their families, including training to others.

Your role would include:

1. The assessment of children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs, including DLD, ASD, speech, and selective mutism.
2. Working directly with children in groups and individually, as well as advising and strategizing with school staff and parents.
3. Liaising with parents and other professionals.
4. Providing training for parents and nursery staff.

We can offer:

1. A newly refurbished team base with other SLTs and multidisciplinary colleagues.
2. Regular support meetings with senior team members.
3. Access to clinical specialists for second opinions and support.
4. Opportunities for continuous professional development, including shadowing colleagues and membership of a CEN.
5. Good IT support for flexible working.
6. What our team appreciates about working in Brent:

• Multicultural location with a diverse population.
• Learning and development opportunities in a supportive environment.
• Training opportunities, flexible working hours, agile/mobile working, preceptorship/mentorship support.
• A friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable team with excellent CPD and training opportunities, and opportunities to develop a specialism.
• Ongoing training and development are encouraged. The team is highly supportive throughout your career.

The service supports neurodivergence, and the community we serve is diverse. There are opportunities for multidisciplinary team working.

We care about our patients’ well-being and yours!

We can offer you:

1. A comprehensive induction into the community service, followed by a local induction to familiarize you with the role.
2. Car lease scheme (available for Band 5 and above).
3. Flexible working options.
4. Annual travel card loan.
5. Training, support, and career development opportunities.

For more details on benefits and working with us, please visit: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Please refer to the job description, person specification, and trust values for the required skills, knowledge, and experience.

This advert closes on Tuesday, 6 May 2025.