Speech and Language Therapist

Location: United Kingdom
Type: Contract
Salary: Not stated
Department: Allied Health
Posted: 29 Oct 2026

Verified open 1 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page

About the role

Contract | CAMHS Professionals | Nationwide | Allied Health Professional

Communication is at the heart of every therapeutic relationship. In CAMHS, your SLT skills are more important than ever.

CAMHS Professionals are specialist mental health recruiters, and we are always looking for experienced Speech and Language Therapists to join our nationwide network on a contract basis. If you are HCPC registered, experienced in working with children and young people, and want to use your SLT skills in a mental health context — we want to hear from you.

What the role actually looks like

CAMHS inpatient wards
Neurodevelopmental assessment clinics (ASD and ADHD pathways)
Eating disorder services
Selective mutism and anxiety services
Community CAMHS and early intervention teams

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Conducting comprehensive speech, language, and communication assessments with children and young people across a range of clinical presentations
Assessing the communicative profiles of young people referred through ASD and ADHD diagnostic pathways, contributing to MDT diagnostic formulations
Delivering evidence-based SLT interventions tailored to individual communication needs and goals
Providing specialist assessment and therapy for children with selective mutism, social communication difficulties, and language-based learning needs
Contributing SLT expertise to eating disorder programmes, including assessment of oral motor function and feeding difficulties where relevant
Producing high-quality SLT reports for diagnostic, care planning, educational, and legal purposes
Working collaboratively within MDTs alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, OTs, and social workers
Providing consultation and training to carers, school staff, and other professionals on supporting communication needs
Maintaining HCPC and RCSLT-compliant clinical records and attending relevant clinical meetings
Contributing to clinical supervision, peer review, service development, and audit

What we need from you —

Essential:

HCPC registration as a Speech and Language Therapist — no conditions or restrictions
Post-registration experience working with children and young people in a CAMHS, neurodevelopmental, or related setting
Competency in SLT assessment and intervention relevant to mental health presentations in young people
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain)
Up-to-date mandatory training including BLS and safeguarding children Level 2+
Strong report writing skills and experience producing clinical documents for multi-agency use
Excellent communication and MDT working skills — able to translate SLT findings for non-specialist colleagues

Desirable (but not always required):

Experience contributing to autism (ASD) diagnostic assessments using ADOS-2 or equivalent communication-focused tools
Training or experience in assessment and treatment of selective mutism
Experience working within eating disorder services or with complex feeding presentations
Post-graduate training in AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
Supervisory or mentorship experience

What you’ll get from us:

Contract rates that are genuinely competitive — no vague promises
Flexible contract lengths — short, long, rolling, you decide
One dedicated consultant whospecialisesin your field — not a generalist with a list
Fast, hassle-free compliance and onboarding
Access to contracts not advertised on the general job boards
Real ongoing support throughout your placement — not just at the start

An HCPC registered SLT with CAMHS or neurodevelopmental experience ready for your next contract?

Apply here or message us directly. No hard sell, just an honest conversation.

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Speech and Language Therapist

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