Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Children's Community Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 21 April 2026

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to live healthier, happier lives? Do you enjoy working closely with parents and other healthcare professionals to make a real difference in your community? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

What makes this role special

  • You'll be part of a small and supportive paediatric therapy team
  • You'll work closely with our Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists
  • The opportunity to work alongside the team and service leads to develop and promote the service.
  • Training opportunities, so you can continue to build on your skills

Main duties of the job

A typical week might include...

Managing a community clinic caseload with the support of experienced members of the team

Carrying out formal and informal assessments in both initial and review appointments

Providing advice, support and training to families

Completing relevant paperwork including targets and reports

Running small group sessions with colleagues and providing individual therapy sessions

About us

Why join us?

This role gives you the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence with the support of a close-knit team. We'll support you with:

  • Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through in service training and peer supervision.
  • Support to complete your NQP competencies
  • Clinical supervision
  • A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
  • NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7874821-AG

Job locations

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Green Wrythe Lane

Sutton

SM5 1JF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who:

  • Is HCPC and RCSLT registered with relevant experience working with children
  • Has experience in the assessment and management of children with a range of speech, language and communication needs
  • Has knowledge of evidence-based practice and therapy methods
  • Brings excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach.
  • Is confident working independently but enjoys being part of a team.
  • Shows a creative and flexible approach
  • Has good IT and organisational skills

If youre excited about using your skills to improve the lives of children and families under the care of Epsom and St Helier, wed love to hear from you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Were looking for someone who:

  • Is HCPC and RCSLT registered with relevant experience working with children
  • Has experience in the assessment and management of children with a range of speech, language and communication needs
  • Has knowledge of evidence-based practice and therapy methods
  • Brings excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach.
  • Is confident working independently but enjoys being part of a team.
  • Shows a creative and flexible approach
  • Has good IT and organisational skills

If youre excited about using your skills to improve the lives of children and families under the care of Epsom and St Helier, wed love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Desirable

  • Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
  • Experience of working with children

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS systems such as EMIS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Good analytical, problem solving and reflection skills
  • Good IT Skills: word, database, email, internet
  • Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
  • Knowledge of national polices and procedures relating to children with speech, language and communication needs
  • Awareness of standards of record keeping

Desirable

  • Knowledge of risk assessment for this client group
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

Desirable

  • Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
  • Experience of working with children

Desirable

  • Experience of NHS systems such as EMIS

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Good analytical, problem solving and reflection skills
  • Good IT Skills: word, database, email, internet
  • Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
  • Knowledge of national polices and procedures relating to children with speech, language and communication needs
  • Awareness of standards of record keeping

Desirable

  • Knowledge of risk assessment for this client group

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).

Additional information

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

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Green Wrythe Lane

Sutton

SM5 1JF


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Green Wrythe Lane

Sutton

SM5 1JF


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader Children's Speech and Language Therapy

Sarah O'Toole or Sian Owen

sarah.otoole@nhs.net

02082964140

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-7874821-AG

Job locations

Green Wrythe Lane Clinic

Green Wrythe Lane

Sutton

SM5 1JF


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