Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Learning Disabilities)
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,419 - £55,046 per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, NW8 8LW |
| Company: | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7626027/824-INNER-7626027 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.
We are pleased to offer an exciting Fixed-Term Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) – Band 6position within theTriborough Learning Disability Teamfor a period of 10 months. This service operates across the boroughs ofHammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, providing a community-based service to adults with learning disabilities from age 18, as well as supporting transition from children’s services.
Our multidisciplinary team delivers integrated, patient-centred care. This post provides a fantastic opportunity for a Speech & Language Therapist to develop expertise in bothcommunication and dysphagia management, contributing directly to improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. The role will enable professional growth in line withnational policy and evidence-based practice guidance, offering hands-on experience in a vibrant community setting.
For further info on working in our Team, please take a look at our recruitment video: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
The successful candidate will be responsible for, including but not limited to:
• Developing and implementing Speech & Language Therapy strategies to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities.
• Delivering health promotion activities to support patients’ communication and swallowing needs.
• Providing clinical input for an identified caseload of patients with complex needs.
• Working collaboratively with a wide range of professionals, including colleagues in primary and secondary care, carers, advocacy groups, voluntary sector organisations, care providers and the acute sector.
• Setting and maintaining high standards of professional practice while remaining a flexible and adaptable member of the team.
• Demonstrating excellent communication skills, engaging and motivating both professional staff and clients.
• Contributing to a supportive and inclusive service environment that values patient empowerment, compassionate care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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 18 Dec 2025
We are pleased to offer an exciting Fixed-Term Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (SLT) – Band 6position within theTriborough Learning Disability Teamfor a period of 10 months. This service operates across the boroughs ofHammersmith & Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster, providing a community-based service to adults with learning disabilities from age 18, as well as supporting transition from children’s services.
Our multidisciplinary team delivers integrated, patient-centred care. This post provides a fantastic opportunity for a Speech & Language Therapist to develop expertise in bothcommunication and dysphagia management, contributing directly to improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. The role will enable professional growth in line withnational policy and evidence-based practice guidance, offering hands-on experience in a vibrant community setting.
For further info on working in our Team, please take a look at our recruitment video: CLCH S&L Recruitment - YouTube
The successful candidate will be responsible for, including but not limited to:
• Developing and implementing Speech & Language Therapy strategies to meet the needs of adults with learning disabilities.
• Delivering health promotion activities to support patients’ communication and swallowing needs.
• Providing clinical input for an identified caseload of patients with complex needs.
• Working collaboratively with a wide range of professionals, including colleagues in primary and secondary care, carers, advocacy groups, voluntary sector organisations, care providers and the acute sector.
• Setting and maintaining high standards of professional practice while remaining a flexible and adaptable member of the team.
• Demonstrating excellent communication skills, engaging and motivating both professional staff and clients.
• Contributing to a supportive and inclusive service environment that values patient empowerment, compassionate care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
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 18 Dec 2025