About this role
Job summary
Temporary Bank Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5 / Band 6
Hours: 30 or 37.5 hours per weekWorking pattern: Monday to FridayContract: Temporary / BankBand: Band 5 or Band 6, dependent on experience
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our temporary bank team, working Monday to Friday on either a 30-hour or 37.5-hour per week basis.
The successful candidate will work with school-aged children in mainstream schools, supporting children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled clinician to provide high-quality specialist Speech and Language Therapy within an educational setting and make a meaningful difference to children's communication, learning and participation.
Main duties of the job
Working with increasing independence to provide assessment, diagnosis, appropriate intervention and discharge for children within the role.. Working closely with children, families and other professionals, providing advice to others regarding the clinical management to support children and young people as relevant to the post. Supporting the delivery of a wide range of school aged intervention packages in relation to the whole system approach to supporting speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) within designated locality community & school settings. Understanding and meeting professional and legal SEND responsibilities outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 including contributing to statutory assessments of special educational needs and delivery of Speech and Language Therapy provision as specified in children's Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
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
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values & the behaviours aligned to those values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification 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 Working with children in clinics and/or school based settings
Desirable
Experience Training others Working with multi-cultural client groups Interest to develop clinical specialism in education Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management Post graduate clinical experience in paediatric dysphagia
Skills & Knowledge Essential
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 Understanding of Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education) Knowledge of the principles of audit Good understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) Up to date knowledge of professional standards of record keeping Holistic view of communication problems and philosophy to back this Ability to organise and manage own caseload independently and support other more junior staff manage their caseload Working in partnership with other members of the MDT Working in collaboration with children and young people, parents/carers and families 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 sufficient to carry out swallowing assessment and use of high and low technical assessment equipment Valuing and advocating for all communication styles and preferences Understanding of 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 needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
Desirable
Knowledge of Clinical Governance
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 To be occupational health cleared for the role specified. IT literate and able to use a range of specialist programmes
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 The Medical Centre
7e Woodfield Road
London
W9 3XZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)