Speech and Language Therapist | West London NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking a specialist in Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) for a role focused on vulnerable young people. The position involves providing expert therapy, developing partnerships with various agencies, and contributing to a team dedicated to mental health services. Applicants should have robust experience in assessments and treatment, with the ability to collaborate effectively within the community. This role closes for applications on 8 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Expert SLT assessment and treatment skills in working with vulnerable young people.
• Contribute to team safety and effectiveness.
• Develop SALT for young people with communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and therapy for vulnerable young people.
• Develop partnerships with other agencies and professionals.
• Liaise with schools and social services within the service area.

Job description

Overview

West London FCAMHS is a community-based forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service model delivered across eight boroughs in North West London. It sits alongside two other London-based FCAMHS and will be part of a nationwide network of new and existing services. The core North West London FCAMHS team includes a Forensic Adolescent Psychiatrist, a senior Clinical Psychologist, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Senior OT and an administrator. The team base is Armstrong Way. The primary aim is to provide specialist forensic child and adolescent mental health expertise at various levels to a range of institutions and networks working with young people under 18 who meet referral criteria.

A wide range of agencies will contact young people exhibiting high-risk behaviour. A proportion may already be within the Youth Justice system, but many will not. West London FCAMHS welcomes initial referrals and responds promptly and responsively to enquiries.

Responsibilities

1. To provide expert SLT (speech and language therapy) assessment, treatment and consultation skills in working with vulnerable young people.
2. To contribute to the safety and effectiveness of the team in working with vulnerable young people.
3. To develop and provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) to young people with speech, language, communication and dysphagia needs across North West London as part of the Forensic CAMHS service.
4. To develop partnership opportunities and joint work with other clinical and non-clinical professionals and liaise with other agencies as appropriate, particularly MDT colleagues, schools, social services and SEN education colleagues within the eight London Boroughs that the service covers.

About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is a diverse healthcare provider delivering mental health and physical healthcare and community services. It runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country. The Trust provides high secure services for patients from the South of England and low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs, and mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, with 59% identifying as BME. The 2024-25 turnover is over £500m. The Trust is rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Forensic services rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner in the North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board, and leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Application information

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification outlines the criteria against which your application will be assessed. This advert closes on Monday 8 Sep 2025.