Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

• To assess the need for, develop and implement Speech and Language Therapy treatment to children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
• To analyse auditory, visual and kinaesthetic aspects of children's communication and to identify appropriate strategies to facilitate and enhance communicative effectiveness in the home, school and other relevant settings.
• To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence-based practice and outcome measurement to provide the most effective treatment to children and their families within clearly defined care plan.
• To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from assessment.
• To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures relevant to the field, in particular in the field(s) of specialisation.

• Work within innovative, motivated and well-established teams, in a supportive and progressive environment.
• Joint working with other professionals, parents, and class teams to develop a shared understanding of each child's speech, language and communication needs and how these can be supported.
• Support to develop your supervision skills and skills in training others.
• Access to 1:1 & peer group supervision sessions and a regular in-house training programme to develop clinical skills.

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.

Essential: - Degree and Licence to Practise from the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists; - Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Essential: - Experience of supporting CYP, 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); - Collaborative work with parents and other professionals; - Experience Training others

Desirable: - Interest to develop clinical specialism in education; - Training/experience of supporting students and more junior qualified therapists including provision of supervision and line management

Essential: - Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy; - Excellent communication /presentation skills verbal and written; - Understanding of typical child development Speech and Language, Play and other milestones; - Good working knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for school aged CYP with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual CYP; - Understanding and application of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014; - Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to the Education); - Good team working; - Ability to deal with conflict and good problem-solving skills

Essential: - Able to maintain prolonged concentration in order to assess the speech, language and communication skills of CYP using formal and informal assessments