Bank 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 Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 12 November 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working pattern: Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary / Bank We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Bank Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) to join our team, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy support to school-aged children in mainstream school settings, working with a range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about supporting children to develop their communication skills and achieve their full potential within an inclusive educational environment. Main duties of the job Taking the lead within the SLT service to deliver the new non-statutory specialist service for children 4-6 years of age with a high level of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). This will involve providing a specialist service to children attending mainstream schools with SLCN and working closely with the specialist SLCN teacher, teaching assistants, parents/carers, and school staff to enable children to develop their speech, language and communication skills and to access the curriculum. Providing advice to others regarding the management and care of children with communication difficulties Being accountable for own professional actions and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate The post holder will also provide some day-to-day supervision and peer review support to less experienced colleagues and students, including second opinions when necessary. The post holder will run appropriate training independently for school and other staff. The post holder will have well developed specialist skills in a specialist area of SLCN within the broad range of speech, language and communication needs encountered within the caseload of school aged children 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 matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that in