# Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Band 5/6 Run-Through) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Whittington Health NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist-band-56-run-through/3571ecc3-148b-4798-8ca6-f6dcb35e74a5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-speech-and-language-therapist-band-56-run-through/3571ecc3-148b-4798-8ca6-f6dcb35e74a5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Whittington Health NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £36,943 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T16:52:47.414Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Whittington_Health_NHS_Trust/Speech_Language_Therapy/Speech_Language_Therapy-v8036824 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8036824?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.whittington.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of a range of assessment tools and procedures to evaluate communication and speech & language relevant to field of young people/adults with learning disabilities - Knowledge of the key characteristics leading to a basic differential diagnosis relevant to the client group of people who have a learning disability - Knowledge of selecting, setting & evaluating goals for intervention - Knowledge of basic therapeutic interventions relevant to adults and young people with learning disabilities - Knowledge of local cultural, linguistic & demographic factors affecting client management - Understanding of multi-disciplinary team approaches - Understanding of the various strategic documents e.g. ' Valuing People' and ‘Valuing People Now’, Autism Strategy, Confidential Enquiry into Premature Deaths in People with Learning Disabilities, Mental Capacity Act, LeDeR - Knowledge of safeguarding - Knowledge and understanding of Education Health and Social Care plans and how an SLT may contribute to this **Desirable** - Knowledge of basic approaches to support clients & carers with behaviour that challenges, mental health needs or autism - Basic approaches to support clients with dysphagia - Knowledge of accessible information ### Skills/abilities **Essential** - Communicate complex, sensitive information - Excellent communication skills - Select basic intervention accurately - Good written communication - Good listening skills - Good problem-solving skills - Good organisational skills - Awareness of adapting communication styles with different people ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Flexibility - Able to take initiative - Ability to reflect on practice - Able to seek and provide support - Highly developed computer skills ### Previous Experience **Essential** - Of working with adults with learning disabilities within clinical education or prior to training - Working as part of a team in a relevant setting - Administrative tasks, including record keeping and note writing - Supervision and following goals set by supervisor **Desirable** - Data collection ### Education, qualifications, training **Essential** - MSC/Post Grad/BSc in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent (including Dip. CST) - Health and Care Professions Council Registration to Practice - Registered Member of RCSLT - NB for students just completing their training HCPC can be pending **Desirable** - Training relevant to client group e.g. Makaton, positive behaviour support, Intensive Interaction, dysphagia - Basic research methodology ## Documents - [slt b5-b6 run through jd/ps (pdf, 328.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10325847) - [whittington employment promise (pdf, 22.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=839) - [whittington probationary policy (pdf, 298.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=621) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.