Bank Speech and Language Therapist

Central London Community Health Trust is recruiting Speech and Language Therapists to join our bank, working within the Speech and Language Therapy Education Team to deliver statutory provision for children and young people aged 4-16.

You will work with school-aged children in mainstream schools who have a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). The role includes specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and young people with complex communication needs and, where relevant, dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties).

You will support parents, school staff and other professionals with the management of communication needs and work closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will also contribute to the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process, including Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) reports and delivery of agreed EHCP provision.

We are looking for therapists with experience of working with school-aged children, including children with autism/social communication differences and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Main duties of the job

• Assess children with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs and develop, deliver and review appropriate Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
• Assess communication and interaction needs using specialist clinical skills and identify strategies to improve communication at home, school and in other relevant settings.
• Provide specialist advice and support to parents, school staff and other professionals involved in the child's care.
• Contribute professional advice to Education, Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments and annual reviews, in line with the Children and Families Act 2014.
• Deliver provision set out in Education, Health and Care Plans within mainstream schools.
• Make appropriate clinical decisions using evidence-based practice, outcome measures and clearly defined care plans.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to support coordinated care.
• Be accountable for your own professional practice, working within your professional boundaries and seeking support from senior colleagues when appropriate.

Benefits

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.

Person Specification

• Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists.
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT.
• 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.