Speech and Language Therapist

at  Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist
Biborough SLT Early Years 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 Early Years team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NQP or experienced Band Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy Early Years Service at Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust.
We are looking for a speech and language therapist with enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal and team-working skills who are seeking to develop and broaden their clinical experience of working with preschool children in a dynamic and supportive team.
Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
To provide in conjunction with the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Team an accessible, person centred, effective, needs led SLT service to the 0-5 age population and their families.
To work with increasing independence to provide assessment, diagnosis, suitable intervention and discharge for children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) on the caseload.
To work closely with children, parents, carers and multi-disciplinary team members across Health, Social Services, Education and Children’s Services to identify and support children’s Speech, Language and Communication Needs as relevant to the post.
To understand and meet 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).
To maintain 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 Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

Please refer the Job description for details