Job Description

The Hounslow Speech and Language Therapy Team are seeking a dynamic and experienced therapist to join as a School Age Team Lead.



Hounslow Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Service is a large well integrated team. We are committed to supporting staff in developing their skills and expertise.

We are able to offer:

Peer support A comprehensive supervision and appraisal structure Both internal & external CPD opportunities

This role provides an opportunity to combine clinical leadership and service development alongside working with a small clinical caseload.



We are looking for an SLT who has some experience of managing and supporting staff and a keen interest in service development. A key part of the role will be to shape and deliver responsive, high-quality support to children and young people with complex speech language and communication needs (SLCN) ensuring care is flexible, needs led and aligned with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).



The SLT will work closely with the current team leads and the service manager, and alongside the occupational and physiotherapy team leads.



For more information and to arrange an informal visit contact Uma Sai (Children's Therapy Services Manager - Hounslow)



West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.



Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over 500m.



The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall?by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.



The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.



The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached



The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.