Job Description

Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist

Biborough SLT Education Team - Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea



Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Come and join the CLCH SLT education team!



We have the opportunity for an NQP or experienced Band 5 therapist to join the Biborough SLT education team. The post includes working with a varied caseload across schools in the inner London boroughs of Westminster, and Kensington & Chelsea. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, and an interest and experience of working with school-aged children and young people.



Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube



Working with increasing independence to provide assessment, diagnosis, appropriate intervention and discharge for children within the role



Working 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



Supporting the delivery of a wide range of school aged intervention packages in relation to the whole system approach to supporting speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) within designated locality community & school settings



Understanding and meeting professional and legal SEND responsibilities outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 including contributing to statutory assessments of special educational needs and delivery of Speech and Language Therapy provision as specified in children's Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).



Maintaining accountability for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.



Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role



Car lease scheme *T&C's apply



Flexible working options



Annual travel card loan



Training, support and development in your career



To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits



Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.