Description
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The successful candidate will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy support to school-aged children in mainstream school settings, working with a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about supporting children to develop their communication skills and achieve their full potential within an inclusive educational environment.
Main duties of the job
- Taking the lead within the SLT service to deliver the new non-statutory specialist service for children 4-6 years of age with a high level of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
- Providing advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties.
- Being accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
- The post holder will also provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary.
- The post holder will run appropriate training independently for school and other staff.
- The post holder will have well-developed specialist skills in a specialist area of SLCN within the broad range of speech, language and communication needs encountered within the caseload of school-aged children.
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.
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.