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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit: www.cnwl.nhs.uk

(source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

Contact

Address: 350 Euston Road; Regent's Place; London; London; NW1 3AX
Contact Number: 02032145700

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Open

Ref: 333-G-HC-1535-D Vacancy ID: 7899515

Highly specialist speech & language therapist - mainstream schools

Accepting applications until: 09-Apr-2026 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 09-Apr-2026 23:59

Location

Site: Wood End Centre
Address: Judge Heath Lane
Town: Hayes
Postcode: UB3 2PB
Major / Minor Region: London

Contract type & working pattern

Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary

Salary: £53,751 - £60,651 per annum incl. HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Main area: Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide a highly specialist speech and language therapy service to children in mainstream schools who have an identified speech/language/communication need. This role will include primary and secondary schools.
To be responsible for providing highly specialist assessment & therapy packages into allocated schools.
To train and support school staff & parents, in order for them to implement therapy advice effectively.
To support schools with the early identification of children with speech/language/communication needs.
To meet regularly with the SENCO to ensure that the needs of the schools are being met.
To prioritise the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children at all times
To support the service to achieve Key Performance Indicators and maintain Target Activity Levels
To lead on identified audits and service improvement projects for the team/service
To lead on identified clinical working groups for the service
To deliver workshops for the wider speech and language therapy team
To deliver training workshops for parents and school staff
To offer joint consultations to other members of the team
To jointly lead on developing the quality of the service provided to schools
To be responsible for the performance management of identified team members
To formally and informally support team members
To support the team leader in the leading and development of the team
To deputise for the team leader in the day to day management of the team as requested

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Vaccination

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent (minimum of 2:2 or equivalent)
• Further training courses relevant to the post
• Attendance at special interest group/ clinical excellence group
• Health and Care Professions Council licence to practice.
• Registered member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists.

Desirable criteria

• First class honours degree or equivalent
• Extensive training relevant to the post

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience of working in a mainstream/special school as a therapist
• Experience of developing and delivering a range of training
• Experience of leading on a project to improve/develop the service
• Experience of providing informal support to junior colleagues
• Experience of supervising students

Desirable criteria

• Experience of formally supervising less experienced staff
• Experience of leading appraisals for junior staff
• Experience of leadership tasks

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• In-depth knowledge of assessment tools, and experience of using them relevant to school age children with SLCN.
• In-depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapy approaches, and experience in using them with school age children with SLCN including: speech, language, stammering, social communication, selective mutism.
• Experience of contributing to an audit
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to school age children with SLCN
• Good knowledge of the roles of other professionals relevant to school age children with SLCN

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading clinical audits

Other

Essential criteria

Good IT skills

Desirable criteria

Car driver

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential criteria

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with professionals, children and their families
Excellent empathy skills
Evidence of being a pro-active and supportive team member.
Good negotiation and problem solving skills.
Good analytical and reflection skills
Well developed concentration skills
Good presentation skills; both written and verbal.
Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines