Job summary
We are looking for a Band 5 Children and Young People's Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. You will work across two community clinics in Mitcham, supporting children aged 2 to 5 years who have a range of speech, language and communication needs.
With support from the team, you will manage a caseload of preschool children to provide assessment, treatment planning and delivery of interventions. This is a patient facing service and the role includes delivering therapy in a range of community settings including clinics, homes and schools.
The wider Merton Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) team are commissioned to provide a service for speech disorders, dysfluency, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) needs and dysphagia in children and young people up to the age of 19 years. You will have access to support from experienced senior colleagues with expertise across these areas, providing opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge and skills.
You will work closely with established multi-professional teams within Merton Community Services as well as partner services to deliver speech and language therapy advice and treatment that meets the individual needs of children and young people in Merton.
We are looking for someone who has relevant experience of working with children. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues and work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
- To work with increasing independence to provide assessment, diagnosis, appropriate intervention and discharge for children within the role.
- To work closely with children, families and other professionals, providing advice to others regarding the clinical management to support children and young people as relevant to the post.
- Maintain accountability for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical notes in appropriate format and intervention programmes and write reports as requested in line with service, RCSLT and HCPC guidelines.
- Work closely with children & young people, parents, carers and multi-disciplinary team members across Health Social Services, Education, Children's, agreeing decision making relative to clinical management.
- To work flexibly across bases, with a requirement for cross-team working.
- To be accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
Experience
Essential
- Working with children in clinics and/or school based settings
Desirable
- Training others.
- Adult-Child Interaction(ACI)
- Working with multi-cultural client groups
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of needs of parents, teachers and 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
- Manual dexterity for signing
- Manual dexterity sufficient to carry out swallowing assessment and use of high and low technical assessment equipment
- Knowledge of Child Development including Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
- Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for children with Speech, Language and Communication impairments and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
- Education Practice and Policy and National Curriculum
- Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
- Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to school aged children)
- Awareness of the principles of audit
- Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
- Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping
- Contribution of other agencies in supporting school aged children
Desirable
- Clinical Governance
- Principles and models of Adult-Child Interaction
Other
Essential
- Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of children using formal and informal assessments
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Merton Birches Polyclinic
Mitcham
CR4 4LQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Children and young people's speech and language therapist in Mitcham employer: Central London Community Health Trust
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions truly matter. As a Community Neuro Occupational Therapist, you will have the opportunity to work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, enhancing your clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. With a strong focus on professional development, innovation, and employee wellbeing, CLCH fosters a culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring that you thrive in your career while delivering high-quality care to the community.
Contact Details:
Central London Community Health Trust Recruitment Team
