Children's community Speech and Language Therapy

Role Overview

• Manage your own caseload of Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) including assessment, diagnosis and intervention; using an enabling model to support the child to achieve functional outcomes.
• Deliver care, face to face and virtually, across a range of locations including education settings, children’s centres, family hubs, health centres and family homes.
• Clinically supervise NQPs and more junior members of staff.
• Work with children and families at home and in early years, mainstream & specialist settings, supporting children with SLCN and complex needs.
• Work alongside education and local authority and Early Years partners, supporting a graduated approach to helping children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and building local networks to strengthen skills in the wider workforce.
• Undertake assessment of clients’ communication and make appropriate clinical decisions with access to senior colleagues as required.
• Structure clear therapy plans based on best practice.
• Advise and facilitate decision‑making regarding patient/client management, ensuring effective communication is achieved.
• Use highly developed communication skills to explain complex condition‑related information from assessment/therapy plans to clients, carers and multidisciplinary team members.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary and multi‑agency teams, including educational colleagues, to provide early intervention for children and young people.

Our values:
We value our staff and advocate career progression internally. We encourage therapists to contribute to service development and welcome new ideas and experiences. We are strongly committed to anti‑racism, equality and diversity and aim to increase workforce diversity. We maintain strong links with universities and are committed to student education. We provide essential IT devices, including laptops and mobile phones, as routine support.

UK Home Office sponsorship:
Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles and Band 3 Non‑Clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. Band 3 clinical roles and Band 4‑9 (non‑clinical) roles that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold are eligible. The Trust accepts applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Please refer to the full sponsorship policy for further details.

We actively foster an inclusive and equitable workplace for all staff, patients and service users. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences and perspectives.

We offer a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is disabled, neurodiverse or has a hidden or long‑term health condition recognised under the Equality Act 2010, provided they meet the essential criteria of the role. We encourage applicants to request reasonable adjustments where required.

Given under‑representation of certain protected characteristics, we are committed to the employment and career development of individuals with these characteristics. At Bands 8a and above, we guarantee an interview to applicants from under‑represented groups who meet the essential criteria.

• Full NHS terms and conditions, including extensive holidays and Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
• Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
• Discounts for local and national retailers.
• Dedicated well‑being services for all employees.
• Flexible working where possible.

All new employees starting work with the Trust will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary in three payments over a three‑month period. The total costs are £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced check. The level of the check will be determined by the post you are applying for.