Specialist Speech & 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. Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Specialist Speech & Language Therapist The closing date is 08 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary This is an ideal opportunity for those who are passionate about working with preschool aged children with a range of speech, language and communication needs, in a clinic setting. Our caseload is primarily children under the age of 5, with opportunities to work with older children and young people who stammer or require support with their speech sounds. You will work alongside Speech & Language Therapists and SLT Assistants, providing support to children and their families. You will deliver individual and group therapy, offer initial assessment and support the team with our daily drop-in clinic offer. We also work closely with Lewisham education settings, delivering training and support, and nursery visits for specific children. There is opportunity to work more widely in the community with local Family Hubs and Early Years settings, delivering support and training focusing on promoting good communication development in the Early Years. Main duties of the job To deliver Speech and Language Therapy services to CYP seen by the Clinic Team To work with clinic link colleagues and clinic leads in the development of clinical pathways and service development projects To take responsibility for managing a clinic caseload, including triaging new referrals, managing queries, prioritisation, supporting staff and escalating to clinic leads where required To deliver a preventative service in settings across Lewisham To support negotiation with all stakeholders, including service users, around service implementation About us Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations: Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream Details Date posted 23 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum plus HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 197-RF8886 Job locations Kaleidoscope Centre for Children and Young People 32 Rushey Green Catford SE6 4JD United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To act as the Clinic link for a clinic-based caseload, ensuring efficient administration of thecaseload and leading team work within this setting To contribute to improved patient/client experience To manage a complex caseload independently, being accountable for own professionalactions. To provide effective speech and language therapy assessment and intervention within ateam around the child and multi-disciplinary ethos and framework. To plan, set up and monitor specialist treatment progr