Central London Community Health Trust

Speech and Language Therapist - Biborough SLT Education Team

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Job summary

Biborough SLTEducation Team -Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea

Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people?Come and join the CLCH SLT education team!

We have the opportunity for an NQP or experienced Band 5 therapist to join the Biborough SLT education team. The post includes 3 days per week working within a special school for children and young people with autism and complex learning difficulties and 2 days per week working with a varied caseload across mainstream schools in the inner London boroughs of Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, and an interest and experience of working with school-aged children and young people.

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

To manage and prioritise own caseload independently, generating appropriate strategies for caseload management.
To assess the need for, develop, and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children referred within locality, and provide advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication and/or feeding and swallowing difficulties as required within the role.
To assess children's language and communication needs, and provide professional advice to contribute to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments) and the annual review process for individual children in line with the Children and Families Act 2014.
To deliver Speech and Language Therapy provision to children as specified in Education Health and Care Plans in line with the Children and Families Act 2014.
To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of children's communication, and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in relevant setting.

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

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-INNER-7764554

Job locations

The Medical Centre

7e Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Experience

Essential

Working with children in clinics and/or school based settings

Desirable

Experience Training others
Working with multi-cultural client groups

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills both verbal, non-verbal and written
Working in collaboration with children and young people, parents/carers and families
Ability to adapt communication skills to meet the needs of others
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
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
Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to school aged children) including education practice and policy
Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping
Working in partnership with other members of the MDT
To be able to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity and awareness of the needs of others
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Knowledge of religious, cultural and linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management

Desirable

Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Knowledge of principles and models of Adult-Child Interaction

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Experience

Essential

Working with children in clinics and/or school based settings

Desirable

Experience Training others
Working with multi-cultural client groups

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills both verbal, non-verbal and written
Working in collaboration with children and young people, parents/carers and families
Ability to adapt communication skills to meet the needs of others
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
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
Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to school aged children) including education practice and policy
Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping
Working in partnership with other members of the MDT
To be able to demonstrate empathy and sensitivity and awareness of the needs of others
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Knowledge of religious, cultural and linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management

Desirable

Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Knowledge of principles and models of Adult-Child Interaction

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

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

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre

7e Woodfield Road

London

W9 3XZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)