Central London Community Health Trust

Speech and Language Therapist - Early Years Service

The closing date is 08 February 2026

Job summary

Early Years Service - Westminster (fixed term full time until 13.1.2027)

Are you looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people? Come and join the CLCH SLT Early Years team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an NQP or experienced Band Speech and Language Therapist to join our Speech and Language Therapy Early Years Service at Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust.

We are looking for a speech and language therapist with enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal and team-working skills who are seeking to develop and broaden their clinical experience of working with preschool children in a highly skilled, dynamic and supportive team.

Our Early Years team works in close partnership with local stakeholders to deliver SLCN support across the Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea. Our Speech and Language Therapy Service supports prevention and early intervention targeted support in addition to comprehensive assessment and evidence-based therapy packages for pre-school children with a range of SLCN. We are using local population health data to tailor our support offers. We have worked closely with our partners to develop local Parent SLCN Champions to support other parents and co-production across a range of areas.

Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube

Main duties of the job

Join us if you want to:

Continue to develop your clinical skills working with a varied preschool caseload, carrying out assessments, identifying needs, developing, implementing and evaluating specialist programmes of care.
Work with early years staff and families to embed communication supportive environments and run evidence based targeted interventions.
Support the development of the universal and targeted service to children and families with a range of SLC needs.
Be part of a service which has an active diversity and inclusion ethos where EDI is established as part of our Business as Usual when thinking about our service users and our staff.
Contribute to the quality improvement work of the wider CLCH SLT early years service.
Work in innovative, motivated teams in a supportive and progressive environment.
Have access to excellent supervision and support, a range of training and shadowing opportunities, to ensure strong clinical performance and development opportunities.

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.

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £45,356 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

824-INNER-7735392

Job locations

The Medical Centre

7e Woodfield road

London

W9 3XZ

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Health Care Professionals Council Licence to Practise
Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
Experience working collaboratively with parents/carers and other health/education professionals.

Desirable

Experience Training others
Working with multi-cultural client groups
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)

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of child development and its application to speech and language therapy
Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for children with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
Able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice
Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
Able to identify appropriate goals and formulate care plans
Awareness of standards of record keeping
Understanding of safeguarding
Able to use own initiative to organise and manage own caseload
Knowledge of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014 and National Curriculum
Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to preschool aged children)
Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)

Desirable

Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Health Care Professionals Council Licence to Practise
Current registered membership of HCPC and RCSLT

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
Experience working collaboratively with parents/carers and other health/education professionals.

Desirable

Experience Training others
Working with multi-cultural client groups
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)

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of child development and its application to speech and language therapy
Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for children with Speech, Language and Communication needs and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits to individual children
Able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice
Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
Able to identify appropriate goals and formulate care plans
Awareness of standards of record keeping
Understanding of safeguarding
Able to use own initiative to organise and manage own caseload
Knowledge of Education Practice and Policy including the Children and Families Act 2014 and National Curriculum
Awareness of national policies and procedures (relevant to preschool aged children)
Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)

Desirable

Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit

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

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 London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre

7e Woodfield road

London

W9 3XZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

The Medical Centre

7e Woodfield road

London

W9 3XZ

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)