Speech and Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role involves providing Speech and Language Therapy services to children and young people with communication needs in special schools in Bexley. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting parents, clients, and other professionals. Key duties include assessing and delivering therapy, managing a complex caseload, and participating in training programs. The position requires adherence to professional guidelines and continuous reflection on clinical practice.
Essential criteria
- Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Experience working with children in an education setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team/environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work with the diverse needs of clients with complex communication difficulties
- Registration
- Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
- Registered member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapist
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
- Experience working with children in an education setting
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team/environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work with the diverse needs of clients with complex communication difficulties
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £36,943 – £44,900 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.
To provide a clinical and advisory Speech and Language Therapy service to children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs attending special schools in Bexley. This may include children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Learning Disabilities (LD), including those with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).
To be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team providing an integrated care pathway.
To support parents, clients and other professionals in all issues related to client management, with access to supervision from senior therapists.
To participate in the co-ordination, development and delivery of training programmes and information for school staff, parents and carers and colleagues in health and education alongside senior colleagues.
To work as part of a team with class-teachers, learning support assistants, head teacher, therapists, and the child's family / carers.
Main duties of the job
To provide an assessment and therapy service for children with speech and language needs, and children with complex communication needs referred to the SLT service.
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