Job summary
We are seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work within our Community Team. Nottingham Speech and Language Therapy service is a large friendly service with a number of clinical specialisms and excellent opportunities for development.
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.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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.
Main duties of the job
We have an opportunity for a 2 day (15 hours) band 6 Speech & Language Therapist who has a keen interest in working with children with a wide range of Speech, Language and Communication (SLCN) including developmental language & speech sound disorder in community settings. The post is temporary until the end of March 2026,to support our transformation work, as we move to being increasingly 'place-based', This post involves supporting children in a variety of locations including homes, clinics, nurseries, and mainstream schools.
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 in working in community with 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 commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based in a community team, alongside colleagues, you will have recent experience of assessment and delivering packages of care, in a range of different settings, for children presenting with a range of SLCN needs, including developmental language & speech sound disorder.
The Specialist Therapist is expected to:
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.
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-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
Based in a community team, alongside colleagues, you will have recent experience of assessment and delivering packages of care, in a range of different settings, for children presenting with a range of SLCN needs, including developmental language & speech sound disorder.
The Specialist Therapist is expected to:
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.
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-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- Professionally recognised Qualification (Degree/Diploma) Registered with RCSLT and HCPC
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- 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.
Training
Essential
- Additional clinical training and CPD to support children with SLCN
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting less experienced therapists, students and SLTA's
- Experience of supporting the management of a team caseload
- Experience of delivering a range of packages of care for children with SLCN
- Significant experience of team working
- Significant experience of working in range of settings
Desirable
- Experience of writing EHCP reports
- Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others
- Experience of delivering a variety of approaches to SLT service delivery
- Experience in developing evaluation / audit tools and resources as part of SLT team
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a well-established theoretical knowledge of evidence based speech & language therapy practice
- Knowledge of different assessments and interventions to working with children's speech and language
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates initiative & excellent organisational skills especially in relation to prioritisation and flexibility
- Demonstrates effective team working within a range of teams
- Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications - Academic / Craft / Professional
Essential
- Professionally recognised Qualification (Degree/Diploma) Registered with RCSLT and HCPC
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- 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.
Training
Essential
- Additional clinical training and CPD to support children with SLCN
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting less experienced therapists, students and SLTA's
- Experience of supporting the management of a team caseload
- Experience of delivering a range of packages of care for children with SLCN
- Significant experience of team working
- Significant experience of working in range of settings
Desirable
- Experience of writing EHCP reports
- Experience of delivering Learning and development opportunities for others
- Experience of delivering a variety of approaches to SLT service delivery
- Experience in developing evaluation / audit tools and resources as part of SLT team
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a well-established theoretical knowledge of evidence based speech & language therapy practice
- Knowledge of different assessments and interventions to working with children's speech and language
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates initiative & excellent organisational skills especially in relation to prioritisation and flexibility
- Demonstrates effective team working within a range of teams
- Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
