Overview
Are you looking for your first role as an SLT, or to develop your skills further post qualification? We are looking for Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our innovative and successful Paediatric Therapies Team in Richmond. The Richmond-upon-Thames Local Area SEND inspection report (October 2023) commented positively on our team’s work: “Therapists provide timely assessments and innovative approaches to make sure that those caring for or working with children and young people with SEND receive the support and guidance they need.” Richmond is a great place to live and work and has been named the “happiest place to live” in Great Britain (Rightmove’s “Happy at Home” Index, 2023). We offer a supportive programme of development and supervision for newly qualified therapists which enables them to complete their competencies and develop their skills in a range of clinical areas according to their interests and the needs of the service.
Responsibilities
* Deliver assessment and management for pre-school and school-age children with speech, language or communication difficulties ensuring that the service is effective and responsive to the changing needs of the local population across Richmond.
* Ensure effective joint working practice between the SLT service, other speech & language therapists and other relevant professional teams in the fields of health, education, the voluntary sector, social services etc.
* Deliver training to parents and professionals in order to develop their skills and knowledge enabling them to adapt the communicative environment and reinforce identified targets throughout the day.
* Provide group and individual therapy for pre-school children with a range of speech, language and communication needs alongside other SLTs or therapy assistants.
* Demonstrate an ability to work flexibly, using initiative to deliver a responsive and quality service.
* Work effectively as part of a wider team and have experience of working with pre-school and school-aged children including those with additional needs, as well as with their families and key professionals.
Development and wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation. We provide tools and opportunities to succeed, whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities. We also recognise the work our teams do through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, as well as monthly and annual awards.
Eligibility and how to apply
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you. We welcome applications from newly qualified staff who are awaiting their HCPC registration.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Nov 2025.
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