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Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Previous Experience
Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist with a paediatric caseload.
- Previous Experience
Independently manages own time and prioritise tasks including caseload management
- Previous Experience
Works closely with team members and external partners to review client care and make recommendations for improvements
- Physical Requirements
Ability to deliver services in a range of settings, independently planning own travel
- Physical Requirements
Ability to work in other than ideal conditions
- 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
- Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Knowledge of EYFS and National Curriculum, - understanding of curriculum differentiation and environmental adaptations.
- Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Knowledge and experience of clinical supervision and the ability to engage with others in reflective practice
- Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Ability to use ICT for clinical and administrative tasks
- Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Skills/Knowledge/Ability
Specialist clinical/technical skills for interpretative assessment techniques and interventions
- Qualifications and Education
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- Qualifications and Education
Continued Professional Development Portfolio including evidence of reflective practice, in-service training, courses attended and experience gained
- Qualifications and Education
Completion of RCSLT newly qualified practitioner competences
- Professional/Statutory Registration
Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Previous Experience
Experience in contributing to policy planning and service development
- Physical Requirements
Driving/ Cycling
- Qualifications and Education
A British sign language qualification
- Qualifications and Education
Membership of relevant Clinical Excellence Networks
Job overview
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 communication needs.
- Provide universal, targeted and specialist support across a range of settings.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, education staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Support children and young people to develop their communication, independence and participation.
- Contribute to positive outcomes that help children and young people reach their full potential.
You'll have the opportunity to work across:
- Mainstream Primary Schools
- Mainstream Secondary Schools
- Special Schools
- Further Education Settings
- Community Clinics
- Children's Centres
- Nurseries and Early Years Settings
- Family Hubs
- Child Development Centres
- Home-based visits
Why join our Bank?
- Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance
- Competitive NHS Agenda for Change Band 6 rates
- Access to high-quality CPD and training opportunities
- Regular clinical supervision and professional support
- Opportunities to contribute to service improvement and innovation projects
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health services
- Access to internal Trust vacancies and career opportunities
- Professional development aligned to the NHS Four Pillars of Practice
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role and responsibilities.
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.
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This advert is for Speech & Language Therapist - Band 6 (Bank) with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Speech and Language Therapist role. The advertised salary is £26.43. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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