Speech and Language Therapist - Early YearsNHS

Job summary

Are you a Speech and Language Therapist looking to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact in early years services?

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our Community/Pre-School Team, supporting children and families across community clinics in the London Borough of Brent for a fixed term contract for one year.

This role is ideal for therapists in the early stages of their career or those looking to further develop their clinical practice. You will benefit from structured support to build your clinical skills, independence, and confidence within a friendly and collaborative Early Years community service.

Delivering Speech and Language Therapy assessment, intervention, and support for children in early years settings, working with increasing independence. Supporting children, families, and professionals to improve communication outcomes.

We can offer:o A supportive team environment with Speech and Language Therapists and multidisciplinary colleagues.o A programme of support, supervision and Continuing Professional Development for newly qualified Band 5s to ensure competencies are met, with regular support meetings with senior colleagues.o Access to clinical specialists for second opinions and supporto Opportunities for continuous professional development through a range of learning experiences including opportunities to shadow colleagues and membership of Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs)

Main duties of the job

o Assess speech, language, and communication needs using a range of toolso Manage and prioritise a defined caseload with appropriate supervision and supporto Develop and deliver evidence-based intervention planso Monitor progress and adapt intervention to meet individual needso Make informed clinical decisions, including discharge, within scope of practice and competenceo Provide clear feedback and reports to families and professionalso Work in partnership with parents, carers, and early years staffo Provide advice and strategies to support communication development at home and in settingso Support children with a wide range of needs, recognising and valuing cultural, linguistic, and individual diversityo Communicate sensitively, particularly when sharing difficult informationo Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) assessments and annual reviewso Work collaboratively with health, education and social care professionalso Participate in team discussions to support coordinated care planningo Liaise with interpreters and other support services when requiredo Maintain accurate clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standardso Provide informal and formal training to parents, carers, and staffo Support assistants, students, and volunteers as appropriateo Participate in audit, data collection, and service improvemento Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards at all times

Job description

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.