Speech & Language Therapist - Band 6 (Bank)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist to join the Bank workforce, supporting children and young people across various community, education, and early years settings in Lambeth and Southwark. You will assess, manage, and deliver interventions for children with speech, language, and communication needs, working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary colleagues. This offers flexible work, diverse clinical experience, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive team.
Essential criteria
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Qualifications and Education
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Continued Professional Development Portfolio including evidence of reflective practice, in-service training, courses attended and experience gained
- Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competences
Desirable criteria
- A British sign language qualification
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Previous Experience
- Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist with a paediatric caseload.
- Independently manages own time and prioritise tasks including caseload management
- Works closely with team members and external partners to review client care and make recommendations for improvements
- Experience in contributing to policy planning and service development
- Skills/Knowledge/Ability
- Specialist knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to client groups and settings and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits underpinned by evidence based practice
- Knowledge of EYFS and National Curriculum, - understanding of curriculum differentiation and environmental adaptations.
- Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision and the ability to engage with others in reflective practice
- Ability to use ICT for clinical and administrative tasks
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Specialist clinical/technical skills for interpretative assessment techniques and interventions
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to deliver services in a range of settings, independently planning own travel
- Ability to work in other than ideal conditions
- Driving/ Cycling
- Professional/Statutory Registration
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Qualifications and Education
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Continued Professional Development Portfolio including evidence of reflective practice, in-service training, courses attended and experience gained
- Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competences
- A British sign language qualification
- Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
- Previous Experience
- Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist with a paediatric caseload.
- Independently manages own time and prioritise tasks including caseload management
- Works closely with team members and external partners to review client care and make recommendations for improvements
- Experience in contributing to policy planning and service development
- Skills/Knowledge/Ability
- Specialist knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic interventions relevant to client groups and settings and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits underpinned by evidence based practice
- Knowledge of EYFS and National Curriculum, - understanding of curriculum differentiation and environmental adaptations.
- Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision and the ability to engage with others in reflective practice
- Ability to use ICT for clinical and administrative tasks
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Specialist clinical/technical skills for interpretative assessment techniques and interventions
- Physical Requirements
- Ability to deliver services in a range of settings, independently planning own travel
- Ability to work in other than ideal conditions
- Driving/ Cycling
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 30d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Speech & Language Therapist - Band 6 (Bank)
The closing date is 21 October 2026
Job summary
Children's Speech & Language Therapy Service Lambeth & Southwark Community Services
Looking for flexibility, variety and the opportunity to develop your career?
We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Speech & Language Therapists to join our Bank workforce, supporting children and young people across a wide range of community, education and early years settings throughout Lambeth and Southwark.
This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your clinical experience while enjoying the flexibility that bank working offers. You will work as part of a supportive and innovative multidisciplinary service, delivering high-quality care to children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
Join us
If you are a motivated Speech & Language Therapist looking for flexible work, diverse clinical experience and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape brighter futures for children and young people across Lambeth and Southwark.
Main duties of the job
What you'll be doing
As a Bank Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist, you will:
- Assess, manage and deliver interventions for children and young people with speech, language and c
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