East London NHS Foundation Trust
ASD Diagnostic Specialist Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist
Closing date: 30 August 2026

Job summary
This is a BANK opportunity. Shift availability demand dependent. No guarantee of minimum number of hours. As this is a Bank position the successful candidate(s) will already be experienced in ASD diagnostics.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank SLT to join the Specialist Children and Young People's Services (SCYPS) in Newham to undertake ASD diagnostic assessments.

This post sits within the Child Development Service, working in the CHAND (CHildren with Autism in Newham Diagnosis) team.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, forward thinking practitioner with experience of Neurodevelopmental Conditions with an interest in ASD to join our Staff BANK.

The post holder will undertake ASD assessment working in partnership with the wider multi disciplinary team.

The post holder will contribute to multi-professional assessments of neurodevelopmental conditions in children and young people Providing specialist advice across professional boundaries and develop streamlined patient care pathways between nursing, GP's and paediatricians, setting up shared care arrangements for each child as appropriate. Assessment outcomes will be discussed and agreed with patients, carers and other health care professionals, promoting health education and self-management whilst keeping the child, young person and family at the centre of all care.

Main duties of the job
With support from more senior colleagues, to provide specialist SLT assessment within the autism diagnostic pathway CHAND for children and young people aged 2-11 years of age.

• To undertake ADOS assessments as part of the diagnostic assessment.
• To undertake joint and single clinician assessments as part of the multiagency autism assessment team.
• To provide autism assessment reports for families adhering to pathway standards.
• To provide advice to parents and professionals on creating a supportive communication environment.

About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details
Date posted: 31 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £22.17 to £26.13 an hour
Per Hour, Inclusive of WTD and HCA
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 363-7613985-Bank-PSALT
Job locations: Lord Lister Health Centre, 121 Woodgrange Road, London, E7 0EP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
See JD/PS for full details

• To be part of the CHAND diagnostic Multiagency team providing specialist assessments and diagnostic services to children and young people aged 2-11 years of age supported by senior staff.
• To undertake ADOS assessments for children within the diagnostic pathway.
• To liaise with teaching staff to gather information to support diagnostic assessments.
• To work as part of the CHAND diagnostic pathway.
• To work jointly with more senior colleagues and other professionals to undertake diagnostic assessments.

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses
• Successful completion of core SLT competencies at band 5

Desirable

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
• Membership of relevant Special Interest Groups / CEN

Experience
Essential

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
• Experience of assessment, intervention, goal setting and developing therapy programmes post-registration in a range of settings
• Experience in assessing and providing intervention for autistic children(communication)
• Experience of community and schools based work
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary or multiagency partners

Desirable

• Experience of delivering training

Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Well developed concentration skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal, including ability to write clear and concise reports
• Ability to manage own caseload including prioritisation skills
• Working knowledge of relevant information technology
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Ability to work independently as appropriate
• Ability to work in partnership with other professionals and other agencies
• Awareness of standards of record keeping

Other
Essential

• Willing and able to work flexibly across sites

Additional information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Lord Lister Health Centre, 121 Woodgrange Road, London, E7 0EP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Contact: Marion Levine, Head of Therapies - marionlevine@nhs.net, 07741704013