Advanced Speech and Language Therapist

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The closing date is 01 February 2026

Are you a highly skilled HCPC Registered Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) ready to take the next step in your career?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Advanced Speech and Language Therapist within the Children's Speech and Language Therapy North Team.

You will have detailed professional and clinical knowledge in the assessment and management of speech, language, and communication needs of children and young people within Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, and be responsible for a defined population of service users in a variety of settings across the Partnership Trust.

You will possess significant experience in assessment and management of children's SLCN.

• To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs, and formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment/care/support for children, young people, families and carers.
• To use expert knowledge and judgement to consider the range of care/support packages and treatment options available, taking into account the personal circumstances and preferences of children, young people and families in order to maintain and adjust programmes of care and intervention.
• To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions, and set an example of good practice for other team members, including skill sharing. Provides teaching/training in a specialist area to the wider workforce.
• To maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of the children, young people, families and their carers, offering reassurance and empathy, particularly when imparting potentially distressing information, such as the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same, and to manage any conflict that may arise.
• To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the services, resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that must be managed.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

For further information regarding this position please refer to the attached job description and job specification.

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice

• Significant experience in the clinical specialism including assessment and management of children's SLCN.
• Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
• Significant experience of supporting children, young families and carers in promoting health and wellbeing.
• Significant experience of managing and implementing change.

• Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service, Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre