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Job overview
Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 or Band 5 progressing to Band 6) - Haringey Learning Disabilities Service
Would you like to be part of a well-established multidisciplinary health and social care team? Are you passionate about supporting adults with learning disabilities to live healthier, more independent lives?
The Haringey Learning Disabilities Speech and Language Therapy Team is looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist, with an exciting opportunity to progress to Band 6 within the role.
We offer:
- Regular clinical supervision and professional development support
- Cross-borough peer supervision and networking opportunities
- Access to wider Whittington SLT team connections and expertise
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated therapist looking to develop specialist skills while making a real difference in the community.
Main duties of the job
In this rewarding post, you will:
- Deliver communication and dysphagia interventions to adults with learning disabilities
- Receive structured supervision and support to develop skills in managing a complex caseload
- Work with individuals with diverse and complex communication and swallowing needs
- Provide training and guidance to paid carers, family members, and staff in community, day, and supported living services
You’ll be joining a supportive and experienced SLT team, including an SLT Assistant, and contributing to a range of multidisciplinary pathways across Haringey.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and the Persons Specification for further details about the job role. If you are unable to access the PDFs, the details of the job description can also be found in the 'Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities' section.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5/6 Run-Through) with Whittington Health NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £36,943 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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