Speech & Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join the school-aged pathway team within Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust's Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service. The therapist will provide comprehensive services to children and young people with various speech, language, and communication needs. The position involves contributing to training packages for parents, carers, and education staff, and working collaboratively to achieve effective outcomes for service users. The team offers a structured induction, clinical supervision, and opportunities for professional development.
Essential criteria
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council membership- Licence to practice
- Registration as a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
Desirable criteria
- Competence/willingness to undertake relevant advanced training/post qualification training
- Some experience of working with pre and school aged children with a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Some experience working with parents, teaching and/or education support staff
- Delivering training
- Working as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to make a differential diagnosis between commonly presenting speech and language disorders in pre and school aged students
- Ability to use a range of assessment tools relevant to pre-school and school aged children.
- Ability to use a range of therapeutic intervention techniques for pre-school and school aged children with commonly presenting speech and language disorders
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
- Knowledge of IT and computer systems e.g Micro soft Office or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
- A working knowledge of relevant national polices including SEND code of Practice.
- Ability to present information clearly to a wide range of audiences
- Qualifications and Training
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Health Professions Council membership- Licence to practice
- Registration as a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
- Competence/willingness to undertake relevant advanced training/post qualification training
- Some experience of working with pre and school aged children with a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Some experience working with parents, teaching and/or education support staff
- Delivering training
- Working as part of multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge and Skills
- Ability to make a differential diagnosis between commonly presenting speech and language disorders in pre and school aged students
- Ability to use a range of assessment tools relevant to pre-school and school aged children.
- Ability to use a range of therapeutic intervention techniques for pre-school and school aged children with commonly presenting speech and language disorders
- Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of confidentiality.
- Knowledge of IT and computer systems e.g Micro soft Office or equivalent
- Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
- A working knowledge of relevant national polices including SEND code of Practice.
- Ability to present information clearly to a wide range of audiences
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Speech & Language Therapist
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service are looking for a band 5 therapist to join our large, diverse, and supportive team on the school-aged pathway. We serve the South-East London Borough of Lewisham, as part of the Community Health Service for Children, Young People and Families (CCYP) rated at 'Outstanding' in our last CQC inspection.
Main duties of the job
We have a whole-service approach, which means that, as a therapist on the school's pathway. You will have strong links and access to the support of therapists working in special schools, Early Years and Complex Needs & Feeding.
We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by regular, high-quality clinical supervision. You will also be allocated a 'schools team buddy' to support your transition into the team. We provide:
- Both individual and group supervision.
- Inner London HCA (High-Cost Living Allowance)
- A shared base with the wider teamatKaleidoscope CentreCatford.
- Great transport links and easy access to central London.
- Weekly protected admin time.
- A range of digital resources including iPads for assessment and an allocated, networked laptop for offsite working.
- Access to regular team training and C
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