Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Central London Community Health Trust Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 21 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Are you passionate about reducing inequalities and want to belong to a service with an active diversity and inclusion ethos? We're excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our Paediatric Dysphagia Team working in the community in Hammersmith and Fulham (0.4WTE) and within QEII Jubilee School (0.2WTE). This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week across three days. Why Join Us? In this role, you will have opportunities to: o Develop advanced clinical skills in assessment and intervention planningo Work within a supportive, experienced and collaborative teamo Access regular 1:1 and peer supervision, plus internal twilight trainingo Gain experience in clinical supervision and line managemento Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives Take a look at our recruitment video to discover more about working with us: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for: Providing highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention to children and young people with dysphagia (eating, drinking and swallowing disorders). The role will include supporting parents, clients and other professionals in all issues related to client management. Liaison with the MDT is an integral part of the role. Leading developments within the Dysphagia team and to the broader service including in the development of policies and procedures relating to clinical care, evidence-based practice, care pathways and outcome development. You will contribute to Trust, service and profession wide initiatives. Providing highly specialist clinical supervision and line management to other speech and language therapists and support in the training and development of junior dysphagia therapists in the team. Delivering training/courses as relevant to the post, specific in service training across settings to a variety of audiences e.g. parents and staff in schools settings. About us 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 matte