Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Learning Disabilities)
| Posting date: | 09 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 PA inc HCAS (pro rate) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 November 2025 |
| Location: | London, W11 1RG |
| Company: | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7500284/824-INNER-7500284 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
As London’s largest NHS Trust dedicated to community healthcare, we offer leadership, learning and career opportunities for community healthcare professional that few can match.
Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to offer a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) in the Triborough Learning Disability Team. We offer a community Learning Disability service in the boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea. We are a multidisciplinary service offering a community-based service to adults with learning disabilities from aged 18 years as well as supporting transition from children’s services.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6) to deliver communication input and have a focus on developing dysphagia skills to contribute to improving the health of people with learning disabilities. This post offers a great opportunity for a SLT to develop skills and experience in a community setting in line with national policy and evidenced based practice guidance.
You will be able to develop SLT strategies and provide health promotion to support the needs of people with learning disabilities and you will have the opportunity to work closely with other professionals and clinicians in primary & secondary care carers, advocacy groups, voluntary sector, care provider organisations and within the acute sector. You will provide clinical input for an identified group of patients with complex needs. You will be responsible for setting high standards of practice and be a flexible and adaptable team player. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to motivate and engage both professional staff and clients
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full list of responsibilities
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025
As London’s largest NHS Trust dedicated to community healthcare, we offer leadership, learning and career opportunities for community healthcare professional that few can match.
Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to offer a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) in the Triborough Learning Disability Team. We offer a community Learning Disability service in the boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea. We are a multidisciplinary service offering a community-based service to adults with learning disabilities from aged 18 years as well as supporting transition from children’s services.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Speech & Language Therapist (Band 6) to deliver communication input and have a focus on developing dysphagia skills to contribute to improving the health of people with learning disabilities. This post offers a great opportunity for a SLT to develop skills and experience in a community setting in line with national policy and evidenced based practice guidance.
You will be able to develop SLT strategies and provide health promotion to support the needs of people with learning disabilities and you will have the opportunity to work closely with other professionals and clinicians in primary & secondary care carers, advocacy groups, voluntary sector, care provider organisations and within the acute sector. You will provide clinical input for an identified group of patients with complex needs. You will be responsible for setting high standards of practice and be a flexible and adaptable team player. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to motivate and engage both professional staff and clients
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full list of responsibilities
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025