About this role
Job summary
Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea Schools Team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. The role will involve delivering the Confident Communicators Programme - a Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) programme of support for children aged 4-6 years attending mainstream schools.
You will work closely with other professionals as part of the programme, including a specialist SLCN teacher, and a team of teaching assistants as well as parents/carers and school staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum.
The post holder will:
Provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties. Be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate. Provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary. Run appropriate training independently for school and other staff. In the CLCH SLT service we are passionate about reducing inequalities and have an active diversity and inclusion ethos. Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
Main duties of the job
Key duties include:
To assess the need for, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties. To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of children's communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, school and other relevant settings. To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence-based practice and outcome measurement to provide the most effective treatment to children and their families within clearly defined care plan. To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment. To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures relevant to the field, in particular in the field(s) of specialisation.
We can offer you:
Work within innovative, motivated and well-established teams, in a supportive and progressive environment. Joint working with other professionals, parents, and class teams to develop a shared understanding of each child's speech, language and communication needs and how these can be supported. Support to develop your supervision skills and skills in training others. Access to 1:1 & peer group supervision sessions and a regular in-house training programme to develop clinical skills.
About us
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.
Job description Job 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 Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience Essential
Experience of supporting CYP, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SLT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs) Collaborative work with parents and other professionals Experience Training others
Desirable
Interest to develop clinical specialism in education Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management
Skills Essential
Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy Excellent communication /presentation skills verbal and written Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014 Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education) Good team working Ability to deal with conflict and good problem-solving skills
Key Attributes Essential
Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Woodfield Road Medical Centre and Mainstream Schools within Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea
Woodfield Road
W9 3XZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)