Holly Smith
Summary
Highly motivated and clinically competent Band 5 Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist with experience in community settings, seeking progression to a Band 6 role specialising in Speech Sound Disorders and Developmental Language Disorder. Skilled in assessment, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention for children with speech and language needs across preschool and school-age populations.
Experienced in managing a defined caseload independently, delivering therapy in education and clinic settings, and working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams. Committed to clinical excellence, and service development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Speech and language therapist
North East London Foundation Trust
2024.10 - Current
Independently managed a community paediatric caseload including children with speech sound disorders, developmental language disorder, social communication needs, and complex presentations. Conducted comprehensive assessments using formal and informal tools (e.g., CELF, CLEAR, Renfrew, language sampling). Developed differential diagnoses between speech delay, speech disorder, and language disorder.
Implemented innovative therapy methods to enhance clients' verbal and non-verbal communication abilities. Built strong relationships with families of clients. Worked cohesively with educational professionals, enhancing school-based language interventions.
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
2018.08 - 2024.09
Enforced compliance with food hygiene regulations, upheld high quality standards. Conducted regular staff meetings, kept everyone updated about company policies or changes. Minimised downtime with proactive equipment maintenance checks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Therapy
University of Essex
Colchester 2001.04 -
Skills
- Differential diagnosis of articulation vs phonological disorder vs inconsistent speech disorder
- Use of DEAP and phonological analysis
- Therapy planning based on severity and stimulability
- Formal assessment and language sampling
- Receptive/expressive language intervention
- Functional communication targets
- EHCP contribution and SMART target writing
References
References available upon request.
Training and CPD
- Nuffield Programme
- CLEFT Lip and Palate Assessment and Intervention
- Speech Sound Disorders and CASS
Timeline
Speech and language therapist
North East London Foundation Trust
2024.10 - Current
Shift Manager
Pizza Hut
2018.08 - 2024.09
Bachelor of Science - Speech and Language Therapy
University of Essex
2001.04 -