Job summary
BANK - Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - ADOS trainedBand 6 & 7
Work within the Early Years Speech and Language Therapy and Child Development Service Teams to provide a highly specialist assessment and diagnostic service as part of a multidisciplinary team, for assessment and diagnosis of Autism and related conditions using relevant standardised assessments of children's language, communication and interaction skills (such as the ADOS)
Deliver highly specialist clinical services to children across the age range including developing, implementing and evaluating specialist programmes of care, advice and support for preschool children with developmental speech, language delays / disorders and social communication differences. The role will include supporting parents, clients and other health and education professionals in all issues related to client management and delivering parent workshops to support understanding of ASD pre and post-diagnosis.
Main duties of the job
- To conduct highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy assessments to support the differential diagnosis of broad range of complex neuro-developmental conditions. This will involve assessment and differential diagnosis of children with probable comorbidities and differing social and educational contexts.
- To assess, develop and implement highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy programmes of care to meet the needs of clients, in collaboration with other professionals adapting practice to meet individual patients' circumstances.
- To write comprehensive reports to be shared with families and a range of professionals, reflecting specialist knowledge including multidisciplinary assessment/review reports, EHCNA, Annual Reviews and Tribunal reports.
- To provide advice and support to others regarding the management and care of children and young people with social communication differences and SLCN.
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 invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trusts values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Health Care Professionals Council Licence to Practice
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
- Continued Professional Development Portfolio including evidence of reflective practice, completion of specialist training/ courses and additional study courses attended and experience gained
- Evidence of Autism assessment experience.
- Completed ADOS assessment training, has been regularly using ADOS assessments with preschool and school aged children and is confident in administering the assessment, interpreting the findings and scoring the assessment.
Desirable
- Further study to Master's or equivalent level in clinical field
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with children with speech, language and communication disorders and social communication differences including those associated with complex needs (at least 4 years postgraduate experience).
- In-depth experience within specialist area/area of service delivery (ASD)
- Experience in the assessment and management of children with
- Autism
- Learning disabilities
- Language disorders
- Ability to make differential diagnoses on the basis of evidence from assessment seeking advice as appropriate
- Extensive experience in participating in MDT diagnostic assessments and contributing to MDT reports
- Extensive experience of multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
- Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, across settings
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating training to a range of audiences
- Experience in supervising and line managing other SLTs
- Experience of providing a range of care planning necessary to address the SLC needs of children and young people
- Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Experience in contributing to policy, planning and service development
Desirable
- Experience working as a highly specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism in last 18 months
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent
- Health Care Professionals Council Licence to Practice
- Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT
- Continued Professional Development Portfolio including evidence of reflective practice, completion of specialist training/ courses and additional study courses attended and experience gained
- Evidence of Autism assessment experience.
- Completed ADOS assessment training, has been regularly using ADOS assessments with preschool and school aged children and is confident in administering the assessment, interpreting the findings and scoring the assessment.
Desirable
- Further study to Master's or equivalent level in clinical field
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with children with speech, language and communication disorders and social communication differences including those associated with complex needs (at least 4 years postgraduate experience).
- In-depth experience within specialist area/area of service delivery (ASD)
- Experience in the assessment and management of children with
- Autism
- Learning disabilities
- Language disorders
- Ability to make differential diagnoses on the basis of evidence from assessment seeking advice as appropriate
- Extensive experience in participating in MDT diagnostic assessments and contributing to MDT reports
- Extensive experience of multi-disciplinary and inter agency working
- Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, across settings
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating training to a range of audiences
- Experience in supervising and line managing other SLTs
- Experience of providing a range of care planning necessary to address the SLC needs of children and young people
- Experience of supporting children, families and schools in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 including contribution to statutory assessments (Education Health and Care Plan Needs Assessments), contribution to the annual review process and delivery of SALT provision as specified in Education health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
- Experience in contributing to policy, planning and service development
Desirable
- Experience working as a highly specialist speech & language therapist in relevant clinical specialism in last 18 months
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).
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).
