Speech and Language Therapist | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust in Greater London is seeking newly qualified or Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join their School Years Team. You will assess and provide intervention for school-age children with various communication needs. Opportunities for professional development and support from a friendly team are available. The role involves collaboration with teachers and participation in service development projects aimed at improving services for children. The application deadline is January 4, 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supervision and peer support

Award-winning preceptorship programme

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist.
• Experience in providing therapy to children with speech and language communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children with SLCN.
• Work with teachers and outreach services to support children and families.
• Involve in service development projects.

Skills

Experience with school-age children

Assessment and intervention skills

Collaborative team skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Greenwich Children's Integrated Therapies Service are looking to appoint following increased interest in our services. This is an opportunity for newly qualified or Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists with experience to join our School Years Team.

You will have the opportunity to work with school-age children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs. Providing assessment, advice and intervention with a supportive team of therapists and assistants. These posts have arisen due to increased interest from local nurseries and schools to provide high-quality Speech and Language Therapy provision.

Support and Development

There is the opportunity for professional development and the support of a team of therapists and assistants. You will have access to admin, managerial and clinical support. CPD is supported and the development of clinical interests is encouraged. We have embedded support for B5 therapists including:

• regular 1:1 supervision
• group supervision
• peer support
• Oxleas award winning preceptorship programme (Www.OxleasAHPPreceptorship.com)

Our friendly, well-established Services offer fantastic support and opportunities to develop your career. We have well established development opportunities with most Band 5 therapists progressing into Band 6 roles within the Service.

The Greenwich Children’s Integrated Therapies Service consists of Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams, providing services to Early Years, School Years and Special Schools. The Speech and Language Therapy team has specialists in all key clinical areas including: Autism, DLD, deafness, dysphagia, phonology and SEMH. We work closely to provide clinical support and second opinions.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and intervention for children with a range of SLCN in settings including schools, nurseries and health centres
• Work as part of an integrated team with teachers and outreach services supporting children with communication difficulties and their families
• Have opportunities for involvement in service development projects, example projects currently taking place are: The Bilingualism Quality Improvement Project and The Developmental Language Disorder working group

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.