# Speech & Language Therapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist/a2d3aa4c-d620-453d-bf60-d12ba3bfe5e7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speech-and-language-therapist/a2d3aa4c-d620-453d-bf60-d12ba3bfe5e7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - **Location:** University Hospital Lewisham - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum plus HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-04T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-18T15:01:18.507Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Lewisham_Greenwich_NHS_Trust/Paediatric_Speech_Therapy/Paediatric_Speech_Therapy-v8240851 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8240851?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service are looking for a band 5 therapist to join our large, diverse, and supportive team on the school-aged pathway. We serve the South-East London Borough of Lewisham, as part of the Community Health Service for Children, Young People and Families (CCYP) rated at ‘Outstanding’ in our last CQC inspection. ### Main duties of the job We have a whole-service approach, which means that, as a therapist on the school’s pathway. You will have strong links and access to the support of therapists working in special schools, Early Years and Complex Needs & Feeding. We offer a comprehensive and structured induction to all our new starters followed by regular, high-quality clinical supervision. You will also be allocated a ‘schools team buddy’ to support your transition into the team. We provide: - Both individual and group supervision. - Inner London HCA (High-Cost Living Allowance) - A shared base with the wider team at Kaleidoscope Centre Catford. - Great transport links and easy access to central London. - Weekly protected admin time. - A range of digital resources including iPads for assessment and an allocated, networked laptop for offsite working. - Access to regular team training and CPD events. - Great peer support from a friendly and diverse team. - Access to a range of therapists with clinical specialisms, able to offer CPD opportunities and second opinions. - Opportunities to work with colleagues across clinical pathways on service delivery, audit, and quality improvement projects, including our team EDI objectives. - Access to the Trust’s Preceptorship programme. - Involvement in developing and delivering training to education staff. The team is registered as a college with the Open College Network (OCN), allowing our learners to gain high-quality, recognised qualifications. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will work as part of the School-Aged Speech and Language Therapy Team to provide a comprehensive and inclusive speech and language therapy service for children and young people referred to the Team. The children may present with a range of speech, language and communication needs of varying severity. The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of a range of training packages for parents, carers and education and health staff. The post holder will contribute to the development and provision of services for children, young people, parents/carers, education staff and members of the multi-disciplinary team to achieve effective outcomes ### 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Some experience of working with pre and school aged children with a range of speech, language and communication needs - Some experience working with parents, teaching and/or education support staff **Desirable** - Delivering training - Working as part of multi-disciplinary team ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Ability to make a differential diagnosis between commonly presenting speech and language disorders in pre and school aged students - Ability to use a range of assessment tools relevant to pre-school and school aged children. - Ability to use a range of therapeutic intervention techniques for pre-school and school aged children with commonly presenting speech and language disorders - Knowledge and understanding of Equal Opportunities - Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of confidentiality. - Knowledge of IT and computer systems e.g Micro soft Office or equivalent - Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding - A working knowledge of relevant national polices including SEND code of Practice. - Ability to present information clearly to a wide range of audiences ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent - Health Professions Council membership- Licence to practice - Registration as a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists **Desirable** - Competence/willingness to undertake relevant advanced training/post qualification training ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 382.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10551704) - [working at lgt (pdf, 4.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2533) - [candidate guidance on the use of ai (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2978) - [visa and certificate of sponsorship information for applicants (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2936) ## 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.