Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

NHS

  • Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Nottingham
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 15 days ago
We are seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work within the County North Team. This post within our Early Intervention Speech and Language Therapy contract with Nottinghamshire County Council focuses on providing early identification and support for pre-school children with SLCN.The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service provides support to children with a range of communication and eating and drinking needs across Nottingham City and County.A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaMain duties of the jobWe have an opportunity for a part time (22.5 hours) Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist who has a keen interest in working with pre-school children with a wide range of Speech, Language and Communication (SLCN) in community settings.The postwill support our service-wide transformation work, as we move to being increasingly 'place-based', This post involves supporting children in a variety of locations including homes, family hubs, nurseries, and community venues.We offer excellent support networks, regular supervision, and access to internal training.This post provides an opportunity to consolidate and develop further skills and expertise working with pre-school children with a wide range of SLCN, as well as supporting staff and the team caseload. It is open to experienced Band 5's or existing Band 6's.About us#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitmentDetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)ContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number186-1043-25-MH-AJob locationsAshfield Health & Wellbeing Centre27 Portland StreetKirkby in Ashfield, NottinghamNG17 7ABJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesBased in a community team, alongside colleagues, you will have recent experience of providing speech and language support in different settings, for children presenting with a range of SLCN needs, preferably at a 'targeted' level.The Specialist Therapist is expected to:Support the oversight of our 'Home Talk' programme, providing support and supervision to SLT support staff.Deliver a Language Lead network in the County and support settings to develop their skills to support children with SLCN.Provide training for other professionals in the area of SLCN.Carry out assessments and provide appropriate packages of care for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).Provide support and advice for less experienced therapists/assistants.Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams.Manage and prioritise own and team caseload, including triaging incoming referrals.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesBased in a community team, alongside colleagues, you will have recent experience of providing speech and language support in different settings, for children presenting with a range of SLCN needs, preferably at a 'targeted' level.The Specialist Therapist is expected to:Support the oversight of our 'Home Talk' programme, providing support and supervision to SLT support staff.Deliver a Language Lead network in the County and support settings to develop their skills to support children with SLCN.Provide training for other professionals in the area of SLCN.Carry out assessments and provide appropriate packages of care for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).Provide support and advice for less experienced therapists/assistants.Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams.Manage and prioritise own and team caseload, including triaging incoming referrals.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.Person SpecificationQualifications - Academic / Craft / ProfessionalEssential
  • Recognised SLT Degree/diploma
  • HCPC Registered
  • NQT competencies completed
Desirable
  • Member of RCSLT
Contractual RequirementsEssential
  • A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
TrainingEssential
  • Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD
Desirable
  • Relevant Hanen Training (e.g. It Takes Two To Talk, Let's Interact etc)
ExperienceEssential
  • Working experience of assessing and managing caseloads within clinical area
  • Experience of effective multidisciplinary/agency working
  • Experience of enabling different staff groups to understand issues around communication
  • Experience of supporting students and other staff
  • Experience of delivering training to parents and professionals
Desirable
  • Experience of delivering a variety of approaches to SLT service delivery
  • Experience in developing evaluation / audit tools and resources as part of SLT team Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others
  • Experience of working at a 'targeted' level
  • Experience of writing EHCP reports
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of SLT delivery including the use of different approaches and multi-disciplinary working, across different contexts and environments.
  • Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
  • Knowledge of different assessments and interventions to working with children's speech and language
SkillsEssential
  • Experience of supporting other staff and students
  • Empathetic and psychologically minded
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Well organized
  • Good reasoning skills
  • Motivated and a motivator
  • Team builder and team member
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Ability to manage own well-being with access to supervision to sustain this
Values and BehavioursEssential
  • All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Physical RequirementsEssential
  • Has the ability to preform the full range of duties
Person SpecificationQualifications - Academic / Craft / ProfessionalEssential
  • Recognised SLT Degree/diploma
  • HCPC Registered
  • NQT competencies completed
Desirable
  • Member of RCSLT
Contractual RequirementsEssential
  • A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
TrainingEssential
  • Portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD
Desirable
  • Relevant Hanen Training (e.g. It Takes Two To Talk, Let's Interact etc)
ExperienceEssential
  • Working experience of assessing and managing caseloads within clinical area
  • Experience of effective multidisciplinary/agency working
  • Experience of enabling different staff groups to understand issues around communication
  • Experience of supporting students and other staff
  • Experience of delivering training to parents and professionals
Desirable
  • Experience of delivering a variety of approaches to SLT service delivery
  • Experience in developing evaluation / audit tools and resources as part of SLT team Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others
  • Experience of working at a 'targeted' level
  • Experience of writing EHCP reports
KnowledgeEssential
  • Knowledge of SLT delivery including the use of different approaches and multi-disciplinary working, across different contexts and environments.
  • Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group)
  • Knowledge of different assessments and interventions to working with children's speech and language
SkillsEssential
  • Experience of supporting other staff and students
  • Empathetic and psychologically minded
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Well organized
  • Good reasoning skills
  • Motivated and a motivator
  • Team builder and team member
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Ability to manage own well-being with access to supervision to sustain this
Values and BehavioursEssential
  • All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
Physical RequirementsEssential
  • Has the ability to preform the full range of duties

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