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. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Specialist Speech & Language Therapist The closing date is 09 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic SALT with an interest and experience in Early Years, Alternative and Augmentatice Communication (AAC) and Dysphagia to join our friendly, supportive and well-established team. This band 6 post allows you the opportunity to specialise as an early years therapist and also as a dysphagia/AAC specialist. You will work closely with families to support them to develop their childrens' speech, language and communication skills in Children and Family Hubs and clinic settings. You will also work as a member of the MDT in Hackney Ark child development centre, supporting children with a range of complex needs to develop their communication skills and eating, drinking and swallowing skills. You will have the support and guidance you need to develop the role while helping children develop their communication skills and achieve positive eating, drinking and swallowing outcomes. Main duties of the job This post allows you to: Work closely with a team of highly supportive & dedicated SaLTs in Children and Family Hubs and with SALTs and a wide MDT at Hackney Ark Child Development Centre Develop your knowledge and skills of early communication development, AAC and Dysphagia Develop specialist skills working with young children in a community setting Develop leadership skills, and be involved in service development including QI Raise awareness of SLCN and Eating, Drinking and Swallowing Skills Develop strong working relationships with a range of staff in and out of SaLT The service has developed the largest and most comprehensive traded services offer in the UK. We are proud to be commissioned by health, education and schools and colleges in Hackney and out of borough as well as Youth Justice and the Virtual School for Looked after Children. We have a strong relationship with schools and alternative providers and are growing in traded services. The service employs over 100 staff and so opportunities arise frequently and staff are deployed flexibly to meet changing need. We embrace flexible working and will consider applicants who wish to work term-time. If at all interested we strongly suggest that you call or email to discuss these posts. About us Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its