Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Specialist Children's Speech and Language Therapist – Experts at Hand
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team in Sutton.

This exciting fixed-term opportunity brings together two rewarding areas of practice. Alongside managing a varied community paediatric caseload, you will play a key role within our innovative Experts at Hand service, supporting the ongoing implementation of SEND reforms and strengthening support for children with speech, language and communication needs across Sutton.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with children and families while also helping to develop the skills and confidence of the wider workforce through consultation, coaching, training and early intervention approaches.

This post is offered on a fixed-term basis as part of the development and implementation of the Experts at Hand service. The funding for this role is time-limited, and the contract will therefore be offered on a fixed-term basis. The post will end when the fixed-term period expires (12months) or the funding ends, whichever is sooner

Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will work with children preschool age through to Key Stage 1 who present with a range of speech, language and communication needs.

You will provide assessment, intervention, advice and support across a variety of settings including:

• Community clinics
• Children's homes and family environments
• Early years settings and nurseries
• Group programmes and workshops
• The Experts at Hand multidisciplinary service

Working alongside experienced Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Early Years Practitioners and wider partners, you will support children, families and settings through:

• Specialist assessment and intervention
• Individual and group therapy
• Consultation and advice
• Parent and practitioner workshops
• Workforce training and capacity-building
• Development of inclusive practice within early years settings
• Early identification of speech, language and communication needs
• Report writing, target setting and outcome measurement

This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your clinical expertise while developing valuable skills in consultation, training delivery, service development and multi-agency working.

About us
Why join us?
This role gives you the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence with the support of a close-knit team. We'll support you with:

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities through in service training and peer supervision.
• Clinical supervision
• A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
• NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 a year pa pro rata inc. HCAS outer
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-8409210-AG
Job locations: Green Wrythe Lane Clinic, Green Wrythe Lane, Sutton, SM5 1JF, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking a therapist who:

• Holds a recognised Degree or Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• Is registered with the HCPC
• Has experience working with children with speech, language and communication needs
• Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working collaboratively with children, families, education staff and partner agencies
• Is organised, flexible and able to manage a diverse workload
• Has strong report-writing and IT skills
• Is enthusiastic about service development and innovation
• Is committed to inclusive practice and improving outcomes for children and families

Experience of delivering training, workshops or consultation to parents and professionals would be advantageous.

What We Offer
We are a supportive and welcoming team committed to helping our staff thrive.
You will benefit from:

• Regular clinical supervision
• Peer support and team learning opportunities
• In-service training programmes
• Opportunities to attend Clinical Excellence Networks
• Support for continuing professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to service improvement and innovation projects
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary early intervention model
• A friendly and collaborative working environment

Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council

Desirable

• Relevant post-registration with pre-school children
• Evidence of attendance at short courses to develop specialist skills
• Registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience
Essential

• Specialist knowledge/experience in paediatric SLT including dysphagia, communication for under 5 and high tech AAC
• Experience of working with children with SLCN
• Knowledge/experience in the use of evidence based assessment and treatment approaches and practices Evidence of effective multi-agency work
• Evidence of use of prioritisation, clinical risk assessments and outcome measures

Desirable

• Experience in setting up new projects/initiatives
• Experience in service development

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential

• Specialist knowledge and understanding of SLCN in the early years
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Good organisation/time management skills

Other Relevant Requirements
Essential

• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to work as a team member and promote collaborative multidisciplinary and multiagency approach
• Evidence of own self development through appraisal, CPD and portfolio
• Ability to support and develop other team members

Desirable

• Membership of relevant specialist groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Green Wrythe Lane Clinic, Green Wrythe Lane, Sutton, SM5 1JF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Leader Children's Speech and Language Therapy, Sarah O'Toole, sarah.otoole@nhs.net, 02082964140

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