Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 16 February 2026

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, innovative team? Are you interested in applying your clinical skills to the rich and diverse community of Ealing? Do you want to work for an SLT service that is committed to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and Staff Wellbeing?

We have an exciting opportunity for a 1.0 WTE Band 7 role within our Speech and Language Therapy team- we have various clinical and operational areas of specialism across the service available. Our Band 7s lead in clinical and operational areas. Part time applicants welcome.

This permanent position would provide the opportunity to work with a varied caseload across pre-school, primary and secondary settings. The successful applicant will further develop and consolidate their speech and language therapy knowledge in a highly supportive environment whilst learning and advancing their skills within Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy. We welcome applicants that are due to graduate, newly qualified or who are experienced and we will consider split posts and/ or flexible working opportunities.

Main duties of the job

You will work in close partnership with parents/carers and professionals to provide support at a universal, targeted and specialist level for children, young people and their families. This exciting post will provide a varied opportunity for assessment and intervention for children with a range of communication needs referred into the service. Opportunities to deliver training and workshops to parents and professionals will also be integral to this post. As part of Ealing Services for Children with Additional Needs (ESCAN) the posts will also involve regular collaborative working with other professionals.

You will be part of a forward thinking department that provides a range of services and is always striving to be innovative and put research into practice to improve patient outcomes: Developing our team members in their career path is the corner-stone of this. This will be an ideal opportunity for a therapist looking to develop their skills in paediatric speech and language therapy who also has values that align with those of our organisation and is passionate about making a difference to children and young people.

The needs of the communities we serve can change requiring the service to evolve and develop. In light of this, the duties required in this role may also change in line with the service and therefore the successful candidate needs to be flexible to accommodate this.

About us

We're thrilled that you are thinking of joining us. With the new Elizabeth line, our trust has never been so well-connected to East and Central London and as far out as Reading making it easier to further your career with us!

Ealing is a leafy green and bustling borough situated in West London. Ealing's vibrant multi-cultural population makes the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users. Every day brings a fresh challenge to our staff and being part of our service gives you the opportunity to work as one cohesive team.Working within this role will require travel across the vast Borough of Ealing to a range of settings with your base being located at Jubilee Gardens Medical Centre (while Carmelita House is being refurbished).

Ealing Speech and Language Therapy department is a friendly team who embody the Trust values of Compassion, Respect, Empowerment and Partnership. We are committed to providing care and services which are inclusive and treat everyone with respect. The trust is committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion and have an Inclusive Heritage Staff Network whose focus is to improve EDI, staff voice and experience and promoting active bystander behaviour.

Click on these links to meet the team and get a flavour of the work we do!

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/SLTEaling

Youtube:(184) Ealing Children's Services - YouTube

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inc HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

333-G-ECP-0669

Job locations

Jubliee Gardens Medical Centre (while Carmelita House is being refurbished)

Jubilee Gardens

Ealing

UB1 2TJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role. When completing the supporting informationsection of your application, please ensure you show how you meet each of the criteria of the person specification providing illustrative examples where possible; as this is what you will be shortlisted against.

We fully support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. However, it's essential that the content, especially your supporting statement, is personalised and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Hannah Howell-Day - Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy: hannah.howell-day@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on the role. When completing the supporting informationsection of your application, please ensure you show how you meet each of the criteria of the person specification providing illustrative examples where possible; as this is what you will be shortlisted against.

We fully support the use of AI and other tools to assist in writing your application. However, it's essential that the content, especially your supporting statement, is personalised and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your genuine experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Hannah Howell-Day - Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy: hannah.howell-day@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
  • oRegistration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist
  • oRegistered member of RCSLT
  • oEvidence of continuing professional development and advanced training in specialist area

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oPostgraduate experience of assessing, diagnosing and implementing appropriate management plans for children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties
  • oEvidence of continuing professional development and advanced training
  • oHighly Specialist knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
  • Highly specialist knowledge of a range of appropriate therapy approaches/strategies, and experience in using them with appropriate client group, relevant to role of applicatione with SLCN
  • oAdvanced knowledge of prioritisation issues within client group
  • oPostgraduate experience of developing and delivering training
  • oIn-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
  • oIn-depth knowledge of principles of clinical governance

Skills Abilities and Attributes

Essential

  • oDemonstrate ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
  • Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent organisational, analytical and reflection skills
  • Advanced negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
  • oDemonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • oRecognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
  • oRegistration with Health Professions Council as a speech and language therapist
  • oRegistered member of RCSLT
  • oEvidence of continuing professional development and advanced training in specialist area

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • oPostgraduate experience of assessing, diagnosing and implementing appropriate management plans for children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties
  • oEvidence of continuing professional development and advanced training
  • oHighly Specialist knowledge of assessment tools relevant to the client group
  • Highly specialist knowledge of a range of appropriate therapy approaches/strategies, and experience in using them with appropriate client group, relevant to role of applicatione with SLCN
  • oAdvanced knowledge of prioritisation issues within client group
  • oPostgraduate experience of developing and delivering training
  • oIn-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to the client group
  • oIn-depth knowledge of principles of clinical governance

Skills Abilities and Attributes

Essential

  • oDemonstrate ability to be a good team member and assume leadership responsibilities
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
  • Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent organisational, analytical and reflection skills
  • Advanced negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving skills
  • oDemonstrates excellent analytical and reflection skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jubliee Gardens Medical Centre (while Carmelita House is being refurbished)

Jubilee Gardens

Ealing

UB1 2TJ


Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Jubliee Gardens Medical Centre (while Carmelita House is being refurbished)

Jubilee Gardens

Ealing

UB1 2TJ


Employer's website

https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Service Lead Speech and Language Therapy

Hannah Howell-Day

hannah.howell-day@nhs.net

0300123444

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum inc HCAS pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

333-G-ECP-0669

Job locations

Jubliee Gardens Medical Centre (while Carmelita House is being refurbished)

Jubilee Gardens

Ealing

UB1 2TJ


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