Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Band 7

Main area Speech and Language Therapy Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Working 4 days per week) Job ref 824-INNER-8309759

Site Medical Centre, Woodfield Road, Schools & Youth Justice Services in Westminster/ Kensington & Chelsea/ Hammersmith & Fulham Town London Salary £58,133 - £65,261 per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 05/10/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

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:

• Develop advanced clinical skills in assessment and intervention planning
• Work within a supportive, experienced and collaborative team
• Access regular 1:1 and peer supervision, plus internal twilight training
• Gain experience in clinical supervision and line management
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice – Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
• Further study in clinical field, including completion of short courses and additional study

Experience

• Work with CYP with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties including those associated with complex needs
• Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, across settings
• Training/Experience of supporting others including more junior therapists
• Experience of supporting children, 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
• Experience working within Youth Justice Service

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of typical child development of Speech & Language and general developmental milestones
• Advanced knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for education and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
• Knowledge of Education Practice and Policy
• Knowledge of religious, cultural and linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to education including the Children and Families Act 2014 and education practice and policy
• Knowledge of service models to Education
• In-depth knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group) especially within MDT
• Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping
• Excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

CLCH Trust does not recommend relying solely on AI when completing your application.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.uk

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.