Speech and Language Therapist - Early Years

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Wembley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Early Years Community/Pre-School Team in Wembley. This fixed-term contract for 12 months offers 37.5 hours per week and a supportive environment to develop clinical practice.

You will deliver SLT assessment, intervention, and support for children in early years settings, with supervision and opportunities for CPD and professional development within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Current HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
• Experience working with children in clinics or school settings.
• Ability to provide training to others.

Responsibilities

• Assess speech, language, and communication needs using appropriate tools.
• Manage and prioritise a defined caseload with supervision.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based intervention plans.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions to individual needs.
• Provide reports and feedback to families and professionals.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and early years staff.
• Contribute to EHCP assessments and annual reviews.
• Maintain accurate records in line with HCPC/RCSLT standards.

Skills

Degree and Licence to Practise

HCPC registered

RCSLT member

Experience with children

Training others

Education

Degree and Licence to Practise

Job description

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Speech and Language Therapist - Early Years

Band 5

Main area Speech and Language Therapist Grade Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term Contract until Sep 2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 824-ONW-8260197

Site Chalkhill Primary Care Centre Town Wembley Salary £36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 04/10/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact in early years services?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Community/Pre-School Team, supporting children and families across community clinics in the London Borough of Brent for a fixed term contract for one year.

This role is ideal for therapists in the early stages of their career or those looking to further develop their clinical practice. You will benefit from structured support to build your clinical skills, independence, and confidence within a friendly and collaborative Early Years community service.

Delivering Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention, and support for children in early years settings, working with increasing independence. Supporting children, families, and professionals to improve communication outcomes.

We can offer:

• A supportive team environment with Speech and Language Therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• A programme of support, supervision and Continuing Professional Development for newly qualified Band 5s to ensure competencies are met, with regular support meetings with senior colleagues.
• Access to clinical specialists for second opinions and support
• Opportunities for continuous professional development through a range of learning experiences including opportunities to shadow colleagues and membership of Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)

Main duties of the job

• Assess speech, language, and communication needs using a range of tools
• Manage and prioritise a defined caseload with appropriate supervision and support
• Develop and deliver evidence-based intervention plans
• Monitor progress and adapt intervention to meet individual needs
• Make informed clinical decisions, including discharge, within scope of practice and competence
• Provide clear feedback and reports to families and professionals
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, and early years staff
• Provide advice and strategies to support communication development at home and in settings
• Support children with a wide range of needs, recognising and valuing cultural, linguistic, and individual diversity
• Communicate sensitively, particularly when sharing difficult information
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments and annual reviews
• Work collaboratively with health, education and social care professionals
• Participate in team discussions to support coordinated care planning
• Liaise with interpreters and other support services when required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards
• Provide informal and formal training to parents, carers, and staff
• Support assistants, students, and volunteers as appropriate
• Participate in audit, data collection, and service improvement
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards at all times

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT with the right to work in the UK

Experience

• Working with children in clinics and/or school based settings
• Experience training others
• Adult-Child Interaction(ACI)
• Working with multi-cultural client groups

Skills and Knowledge

• Awareness of needs of parents, teachers and others
• Flexibility
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Highly developed auditory and perceptual skills in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of children with a broad range of speech, language and communication difficulties
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Manual dexterity for signing
• Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out swallowing assessment and use of high and low technical assessment equipment
• Understanding of Normal Child Development including Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
• Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for children with Speech, Language and Communication impairments and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
• Understanding of Education Practice and Policy and National Curriculum including Children and Families Act 2014
• Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to school aged children)
• Awareness of the principles of audit
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping
• Contribution of other agencies in supporting school aged children
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance
• Knowledge of Principles and models of Adult-Child Interaction

Other

• To be occupational health cleared for the role specified
• IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
• Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of school-aged children using formal and informal assessments
• Travel around district and access different venues, with or without adaptations

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

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