Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Children's Community Speech and Language Therapist
The closing date is 21 April 2026
Are you passionate about supporting children and families to live healthier, happier lives? Do you enjoy working closely with parents and other healthcare professionals to make a real difference in your community? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
What makes this role special
* You’ll be part of a small and supportive paediatric therapy team
* You’ll work closely with our Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists
* The opportunity to work alongside the team and service leads to develop and promote the service.
* Training opportunities, so you can continue to build on your skills
Main duties of the job
A typical week might include...
Managing a community clinic caseload with the support of experienced members of the team.
Carrying out formal and informal assessments in both initial and review appointments.
Providing advice, support and training to families.
Completing relevant paperwork including targets and reports.
Running small group sessions with colleagues and providing individual therapy sessions.
About 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.
* Support to complete your NQP competencies.
* Clinical supervision.
* A collaborative, friendly MDT environment.
* NHS benefits, discounts and wellbeing support.
Job responsibilities
We’re looking for someone who:
* Is HCPC and RCSLT registered with relevant experience working with children.
* Has experience in the assessment and management of children with a range of speech, language and communication needs.
* Has knowledge of evidence‑based practice and therapy methods.
* Brings excellent communication skills and a person‑centred approach.
* Is confident working independently but enjoys being part of a team.
* Shows a creative and flexible approach.
* Has good IT and organisational skills.
If you’re excited about using your skills to improve the lives of children and families under the care of Epsom and St Helier, we’d love to hear from you.
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Speech and Language Therapy.
* Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
* Registered with the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist.
Experience
* Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
* Experience of working with children.
* Experience of NHS systems such as EMIS.
Knowledge and Skills
* Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
* Good analytical, problem‑solving and reflection skills.
* Good IT skills: Word, database, email, internet.
* Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group.
* Excellent interpersonal communication skills including observation, listening and empathy.
* Knowledge of national policies and procedures relating to children with speech, language and communication needs.
* Awareness of standards of record keeping.
* Knowledge of risk assessment for this client group.
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.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
£36,943 to £44,900 a year (incl HCAS Outer pro rata)
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