Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Universal Therapies Service
Whittington Hospital NHS Trust · Healthcare Assistant · viaNHS Jobs
£45953.00 to £54254.00
- Closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 1d ago
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5701240
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Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join the Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS) for this part-time, maternity cover post.
HUTS includes Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy and supports children aged 0-19 years, with a strong emphasis on early intervention and the 0-5 age group. This is an exciting opportunity to develop skills in universal practice and project work.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will deliver SLT drop-in sessions across Haringey Family Hubs and Children Centres for families with children under 5. They will also manage and deliver the SLT Advice Line.
The post holder will also deliver training projects to the early years workforce, about how to support children and parents/carers.
The role is predominantly working with the 0-5 age group, however the Advice Line includes calls from parents of older children.
We are looking for a therapist with an interest in early intervention, and working with parents/carers and professionals.
About us
HUTS forms part of the Haringey Children's Therapy Team: a large, friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team based at Tynemouth Road Health Centre.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£45,953 to £54,254 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Including HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
220-WHT-8379389
Job locations
Tynemouth Road Health Centre
London
N15 4RH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an effective and efficient high quality speech and language therapyservice within the Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS), supportingchildren, families and professionals through early intervention, advice, trainingand targeted intervention.
To assess, differentially diagnose, plan therapeutic approaches for children with speech, language and/or communication difficulties and coach these approaches to parents/carers and professionals.
To work effectively with other disciplines and agencies (including education, social care and the voluntary sector) to promote early identification of needs and maximise the effectiveness of the universal and targeted pathways.
To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work includingmanagement of children and families accessing the service, in accordance withthe standards and guidelines of the Trust, Department, HCPC and the RoyalCollege of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
To be involved in clinical governance and service improvement by keeping up to-date with developments within speech and language therapy, earlyintervention and childrens services as well as the latest research and guidance.
To provide assessment, advice, intervention and support for children with speech, language and communication needs and their families, using sound clinical reasoning and a range of evidence-based approaches within community and early years settings.
To demonstrate clinical knowledge in the areas of speech, language andcommunication needs in early years, including those that may be associated with Autism
Job responsibilities
To provide an effective and efficient high quality speech and language therapyservice within the Haringey Universal Therapies Service (HUTS), supportingchildren, families and professionals through early intervention, advice, trainingand targeted intervention.
To assess, differentially diagnose, plan therapeutic approaches for children with speech, language and/or communication difficulties and coach these approaches to parents/carers and professionals.
To work effectively with other disciplines and agencies (including education, social care and the voluntary sector) to promote early identification of needs and maximise the effectiveness of the universal and targeted pathways.
To be professionally accountable for all aspects of own work includingmanagement of children and families accessing the service, in accordance withthe standards and guidelines of the Trust, Department, HCPC and the RoyalCollege of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT).
To be involved in clinical governance and service improvement by keeping up to-date with developments within speech and language therapy, earlyintervention and childrens services as well as the latest research and guidance.
To provide assessment, advice, intervention and support for children with speech, language and communication needs and their families, using sound clinical reasoning and a range of evidence-based approaches within community and early years settings.
To demonstrate clinical knowledge in the areas of speech, language andcommunication needs in early years, including those that may be associated with Autism
What you need to do now
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