Highly Specialist Speech and Language TherapistNHS

Job summary

We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our dynamic education service as the secondary and post-16 lead supporting schools across the boroughs of Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week across four days.

This role offers the chance to work with children and young people (CYP) who have a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) within mainstream schools and alternative provisions. The post also includes 2 days per week working within the Youth Justice Service.

You'll collaborate closely with both the mainstream school's team and multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver a tailored service that supports children and young people and their families.

Why Join Us?

In this role, you will have opportunities to:

o Develop advanced clinical skills in assessment and intervention planningo Work within a supportive, experienced and collaborative teamo Access regular 1:1 and peer supervision, plus internal twilight trainingo Gain experience in clinical supervision and line managemento Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

Take a look at our recruitment video to discover more about working with us: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube

Main duties of the job

As a Band 7 SLT, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing highly specialised clinical support: Work with CYP experiencing developmental speech and language, disorders, and social communication differences. You'll use your specialist knowledge in specific areas of speech, language, and communication needs to provide targeted interventions.
• Collaborating with families and staff: Partner with parents, carers, and school staff to enhance the communication skills of children and ensure they can fully participate in the curriculum.
• Supporting SEND responsibilities: Contribute to statutory assessments of Special Educational Needs (SEN) as per the Children and Families Act 2014. You'll also help deliver speech and language therapy as outlined in children's Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Professional accountability: Take responsibility for your professional actions, recognising your boundaries and seeking advice from senior colleagues when necessary.
• Mentorship and supervision: Provide support to less experienced colleagues and students, including offering second opinions, supervision, and peer review.
• Liaising with external agencies: Work closely with colleagues from a variety of statutory and non-statutory agencies to ensure a holistic approach to each child's care.

Job description

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.

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.