Job summary
- Main area
- Speech and Language Therapist
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 5 months (Fixed Term until 31st March 2027)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working and part-time will be considered)
- Job ref
- 343-8386626-AG
- Employer
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Green Wrythe Lane Clinic
- Town
- Sutton
- Salary
- £45,953 - £54,254 pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
Band 6
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
We are seeking 3 motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy team on a 5-month fixed-term basis. These additional posts have been created to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve access to assessment and intervention for children in Sutton.
You will manage a varied paediatric caseload, carrying out assessments, delivering individual and group therapy, writing reports and working closely with families and multidisciplinary colleagues. The majority of the caseload will involve preschool and primary-aged children with speech, language and communication needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for therapists with experience in paediatrics who enjoy direct clinical work and want to make a tangible impact by helping children access support sooner.
In return, we offer regular clinical supervision and peer support along with the chance to work within a welcoming and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality care.
If you are organised, flexible and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
These posts are offered on a fixed-term basis as part of a transformation project to reduce wait times within the service. The funding for these roles is time-limited, and the contract will therefore be offered on a fixed-term basis. These posts will end when the fixed-term period expires (31 March 2027).
Main duties of the job
- To independently manage a caseload of children with speech, language and communication needs.
- To assess, diagnose and provide evidence-based intervention for children presenting with a range of communication difficulties.
- To deliver individual and group therapy programmes as appropriate.
- To develop and implement clear and effective care plans based on assessment findings.
- To provide written reports, recommendations and therapy targets in accordance with professional and local standards.
- To monitor, review and evaluate intervention using appropriate outcome measures.
- To provide advice, support and training to parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals.
- To communicate complex clinical information in a clear and sensitive manner.
- To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support positive outcomes for children and families.
- To maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.
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.
- Clinical supervision
- A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
- NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
The recruiting team reserve the right to close this advertisement early once applications reach maximum limit.
Person specification
Education/Qualification
Essential criteria
- Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Postgraduate dysphagia training at foundation level and working towards Proficient level
Desirable criteria
- Relevant post-registration specialist education
- Evidence of attendance at short courses to develop specialist skills
- Evidence of additional training in use of high tech AAC
- Registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Experience
Essential criteria
- specialist knowledge/experience in paediatric SLT including dysphagia, communication for under 5 and high tech AAC
- Experience of working with children and young people with eating and drinking difficulties, complex needs and those requiring an AAC approach
- Knowledge/experience in the use of evidence based assessment and treatment approaches and practices Evidence of effective multi-agency work
- Evidence of use of prioritisation, clinical risk assessments and outcome measures
Desirable criteria
- Experience in setting up new projects/initiatives
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of AAC devices appropriate for this population
- Specialist knowledge and understanding of dysphagia to enable appropriate clinical decision making and management of risk
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Good organisation/time management skills
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multidisciplinary and multiagency approach
- Evidence of own self development through appraisal, CPD and portfolio
- Ability to support and develop other team members
Desirable criteria
- Membership of relevant specialist groups
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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
- Job title
- Team Leader Children's Speech and Language Therapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 8296 4140
- Additional information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah O'Toole or Sian Owen, Children's SLT Team Leads on 020 8296 4140
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