Job Description

Join our dedicated team where your expertise in speech and language therapy will directly transform the communication abilities and educational outcomes of children across Hammersmith & Fulham.

Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist (1.0 WTE) Hammersmith & Fulham Mainstream Schools Team

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 our SLT education team. The post includes working with a varied caseload across mainstream schools in the borough. 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 SLT Recruitment - YouTube

Key Responsibilities:

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 regarding clinical management to support children and young people 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 and 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 recognising own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

Benefits:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up) 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 and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.


Benefits:


Flexitime
Work Location: In person