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School Age Speech and Language Therapist Return to Practice
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440834
Job summary
As a Return to Practice Speech and Language Therapist, you'll refresh and rebuild your clinical skills while working alongside experienced colleagues.
The role is offered at full-time and is located at Cedar House within our St. Michael's Community Hospital site within the School Age Speech & Language Therapy Team. The weekly hours for this role will be agreed at interview.
Our School-Age Speech and Language Therapy Service supports children and young people in Enfield with speech, language and communication needs, as well as difficulties with eating and drinking.
What you'll bring:
- A recognised degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent) and eligibility for HCPC registration.
- Previous experience as an SLT (any specialism) and a desire to refresh your skills.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with children, young people, families, and colleagues.
- Openness to feedback and a growth mindset--ready to learn, adapt, and regain confidence.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, and therefore advise submission of applications at the earliest opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the guidance of senior SLTs to
- Assess, plan, and deliver individualised intervention for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing your insights to holistic care plans.
- Training, advice and consultation for school staff to help create communication-friendly learning environments.
- Keep accurate, timely clinical records in line with HCPC and RCSLT standards.
- Engage in structured learning activities to meet your Return to Practice requirements, including supervised practice hours and reflective learning.
We are committed to co-production with families, listening to 'the voice of the child' when working with children and young people (CYP) and actively involve CYP in target setting and evaluation
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£33,262 to £44,900 a year including Outer HCAS pro rata, per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
391-NMUH-8290108
Job locations
St Michaels Hospital, Cedar House
Enfield
EN2 0JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council for Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Well -developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom
- Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
- Ability to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes, coaching and training within the classroom in collaboration with education staff.
- Previous practice as a speech and language therapist
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council for Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Well -developed knowledge of the use of informal methods of assessment within the classroom
- Ability to analyse and interpret results in relation to theoretical and clinical knowledge of individual clients, developmental norms and curriculum Levels, with specific emphasis on implications for access to the Curriculum.
- Ability to plan and deliver appropriate intervention programmes, coaching and training within the classroom in collaboration with education staff.
- Previous practice as a speech and language therapist
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Michaels Hospital, Cedar House
Enfield
EN2 0JB
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Michaels Hospital, Cedar House
Enfield
EN2 0JB
United Kingdom