Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/11/2026
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Description
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. We are a large and established team made up of SLT's across all bandings, SLTA's and an admin team.
We are committed to delivering evidence based, high quality and progressive services for our patients. To achieve this we aim to continuously develop and implement an innovative way of working within mainstream schools in Wandsworth. You will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills to work collaboratively with a team of Speech and Language Therapists and education staff, advising on interventions that meet the needs of children/young people with a variety of speech, language and communication needs.
We Have a Number Of Active Working Parties Within The Team To Ensure We Are Using An Evidence Based Model Of Intervention Including:
There is band 5 peer supervision supported by a highly skilled Band 6/7 therapist (or above) with the opportunity to learn about and practice standardised assessments and interventions appropriate for different communication needs.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills to work collaboratively with a team of Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and education staff, delivering interventions that meet the needs of children/young people with a variety of speech, language, and communication needs.
You Will Need To:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our team. We are a large and established team made up of SLT's across all bandings, SLTA's and an admin team.
We are committed to delivering evidence based, high quality and progressive services for our patients. To achieve this we aim to continuously develop and implement an innovative way of working within mainstream schools in Wandsworth. You will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills to work collaboratively with a team of Speech and Language Therapists and education staff, advising on interventions that meet the needs of children/young people with a variety of speech, language and communication needs.
We Have a Number Of Active Working Parties Within The Team To Ensure We Are Using An Evidence Based Model Of Intervention Including:
- Neurodiversity
- Diversity and inclusion
- Bilingualism
- Developmental Language Disorders
There is band 5 peer supervision supported by a highly skilled Band 6/7 therapist (or above) with the opportunity to learn about and practice standardised assessments and interventions appropriate for different communication needs.
Main duties of the job
You will have the opportunity to use and develop your skills to work collaboratively with a team of Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and education staff, delivering interventions that meet the needs of children/young people with a variety of speech, language, and communication needs.
You Will Need To:
- Have a degree in Speech, Language and Communication Pathology and Therapy recognised by the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Be a member of the Health Professionals Council and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Experience of working with children with speech, language and communication needs.
- Understanding of the role of SLTs in community SLT.
- Work as part of a multi-agency team
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work flexibly, under direction and independently where necessary.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment.
The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role.
The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
- We receive inner London weighting and travel expenses during the working day are paid.
Date posted
03 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£37,259 to £45,356 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-7791688-DE-DG
Job locations
St John's Therapy Centre
162 St John's Hill
London
SW11 1SW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role. Please ensure that your application is in reference to the supporting documents
** The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants**
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role. Please ensure that your application is in reference to the supporting documents
** The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants**
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
Qualifications
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role. Please ensure that your application is in reference to the supporting documents
** The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants**
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level in the assessment and intervention with children with a variety of speech, language and communication difficulties
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level in working with families and carers of children and / or education staff
Qualifications
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
- Post grad training relevant to the client group
Knowledge
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of a range of standardised and functional assessment tools relevant to the client groups
- Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group eg. Adult Child Interaction, colourful semantics
Essential
- Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
- Knowledge of a range of standardised and functional assessment tools relevant to the client groups
- Knowledge of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group eg. Adult Child Interaction, colourful semantics
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St John's Therapy Centre
162 St John's Hill
London
SW11 1SW
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St John's Therapy Centre
162 St John's Hill
London
SW11 1SW
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St John's Therapy Centre
162 St John's Hill
London
SW11 1SW
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St John's Therapy Centre
162 St John's Hill
London
SW11 1SW
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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