Band 6 Locum Dysphagia Speech and Language Therapist

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6 (2 Roles)

Location:

Mainstream and Special Schools across Inner London  
 

Area:

South London NHS  
 

Salary:

£Negotiable  
 

Job Type:

Locum  
 

Contract Length:

Ongoing (initial 2 months)  
 

Brief Job Overview

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapists are required to support school-aged children across mainstream primary schools and special schools in Inner London. This community schools-based role involves travelling between school settings to deliver assessment, intervention, and communication support to children and young people aged 3–19.
 

Key Responsibilities

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  • Provide speech and language therapy assessment and intervention within school settings.
     

  • Support children in mainstream primary schools and special schools.
     

  • Travel between schools throughout the day to deliver sessions.
     

  • Update parents and teaching staff on progress and recommendations.
     

  • Complete clinical documentation and update SystmOne with appointment outcomes.
     

  • Maintain internal service reporting including spreadsheets, data capture forms, and daily reporting requirements.
     

  • Liaise with education staff and other professionals to support integrated care.

   

  About You

  You will be an experienced Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with a background in school-based practice. You will be confident managing your own caseload, working across multiple settings, and communicating effectively with children, families, and school staff.
   

  Requirements

   

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    • Recognised Speech and Language Therapy qualification.
       

    • Current HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
       

    • Minimum 2 years’ paediatric SLT experience.
       

    • Experience working within school settings.
       

    • Dysphagia experience.
       

    • Strong organisational and communication skills.

     

    Working Pattern

     

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      • Monday to Friday
         

      • 09:00 – 17:30 (9-hour days)
         

      • Time allocated after school hours for documentation, meetings, and reporting

       

      Additional Information

       

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        • Travel betwee

        Code: U.023001.B19542