Job summary
- Main area
- Children's Speech and Language Therapy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Part-time and Flexible working considered)
- Job ref
- 343-7874821-AG
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Green Wrythe Lane Clinic
- Town
- Sutton
- Salary
- £36,943 - £44,900 pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Children's Community Speech and Language Therapist
Band 5
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.
Job overview
Are you passionate about supporting children and families to live healthier, happier lives? Do you enjoy working closely with parents and other healthcare professionals to make a real difference in your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
What makes this role special
- You’ll be part of a small and supportive paediatric therapy team
- You’ll work closely with our Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists
- The opportunity to work alongside the team and service leads to develop and promote the service.
- Training opportunities, so you can continue to build on your skills
Main duties of the job
A typical week might include…
· Managing a community clinic caseload with the support of experienced members of the team
· Carrying out formal and informal assessments in both initial and review appointments
· Providing advice, support and training to families
· Completing relevant paperwork including targets and reports
· Running small group sessions with colleagues and providing individual therapy sessions
Working for our organisation
Why join us?
This role gives you the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence with the support of a close-knit team. We’ll support you with:
- Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through in service training and peer supervision.
- Support to complete your NQP competencies
- Clinical supervision
- A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
- NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is HCPC and RCSLT registered with relevant experience working with children
- Has experience in the assessment and management of children with a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Has knowledge of evidence-based practice and therapy methods
- Brings excellent communication skills and a person-centred approach.
- Is confident working independently but enjoys being part of a team.
- Shows a creative and flexible approach
- Has good IT and organisational skills
If you’re excited about using your skills to improve the lives of children and families under the care of Epsom and St Helier, we’d love to hear from you.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Desirable criteria
- Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- Experience of working with children
Desirable criteria
- Experience of NHS systems such as EMIS
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Good analytical, problem solving and reflection skills
- Good IT Skills: word, database, email, internet
- Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Knowledge of national polices and procedures relating to children with speech, language and communication needs
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of risk assessment for this client group
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah O'Toole or Sian Owen
- Job title
- Team Leader Children's Speech and Language Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 8296 4140
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