Job summary
We are seeking 3 motivated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly and supportive Children's Speech and Language Therapy team on a 5-month fixed-term basis. These additional posts have been created to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve access to assessment and intervention for children in Sutton.

You will manage a varied paediatric caseload, carrying out assessments, delivering individual and group therapy, writing reports and working closely with families and multidisciplinary colleagues. The majority of the caseload will involve preschool and primary-aged children with speech, language and communication needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for therapists with experience in paediatrics who enjoy direct clinical work and want to make a tangible impact by helping children access support sooner.

In return, we offer regular clinical supervision and peer support along with the chance to work within a welcoming and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality care.

If you are organised, flexible and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

These posts are offered on a fixed-term basis as part of a transformation project to reduce wait times within the service. The funding for these roles is time-limited, and the contract will therefore be offered on a fixed-term basis. These posts will end when the fixed-term period expires (31 March 2027).

Main duties of the job

• To independently manage a caseload of children with speech, language and communication needs.
• To assess, diagnose and provide evidence-based intervention for children presenting with a range of communication difficulties.
• To deliver individual and group therapy programmes as appropriate.
• To develop and implement clear and effective care plans based on assessment findings.
• To provide written reports, recommendations and therapy targets in accordance with professional and local standards.
• To monitor, review and evaluate intervention using appropriate outcome measures.
• To provide advice, support and training to parents, carers, educational staff and other professionals.
• To communicate complex clinical information in a clear and sensitive manner.
• To work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to support positive outcomes for children and families.
• To maintain accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.

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: 28 October 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: 5 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-8386626-AG
Closing date: 11 November 2026

Person Specification
Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Postgraduate dysphagia training at foundation level and working towards Proficient level
• Specialist knowledge/experience in paediatric SLT including dysphagia, communication for under 5 and high tech AAC
• Experience of working with children and young people with eating and drinking difficulties, complex needs and those requiring an AAC approach
• 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
• Good knowledge of AAC devices appropriate for this population
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of dysphagia to enable appropriate clinical decision making and management of risk
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Good organisation/time management skills
• 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

• Relevant post-registration specialist education
• Evidence of attendance at short courses to develop specialist skills
• Evidence of additional training in use of high tech AAC
• Registration with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Experience in setting up new projects/initiatives
• 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. Apply through our website.

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
Contact: Sarah O'Toole, Team Leader Children's Speech and Language Therapy, sarah.otoole@nhs.net, 02082964140

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