Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. Job Summary: Due to our business growth we have exciting new opportunities for qualified Speech and Language Therapists to join our passionate and forward thinking service. You will work in and around the Grimsby area, in a variety of settings, including schools, clinic and more. Our service provides a range of services including assessments, therapy and training both virtually and face-to-face. Our service has a robust clinical supervision structure and regular, in house, CPD. For NQPs we provide additional support and clinical supervision through our in house, core skills, development programme.
Main duties
* To coordinate the provision of suitable Speech and Language Therapy service in line with the needs of the client base.
* To participate in the assessment and diagnosis of children/ young people with a range of SLCN.
* To provide high-quality support to students, apprentices and SLTAs/Communication and Language Specialists.
* To proactively support the growth and development of ChatterBug by representing the organisation at a local/national level.
About Us
ChatterBug is a social enterprise dedicated to helping children develop their communication skills. We continuously seek ways in which we can make a difference to the lives of those with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN). Communication is central to all that we do and those who struggle with poor communication skills at a young age are at risk of underachieving and experiencing poor mental health/well-being. Through our dynamic and innovative approach to communication difficulties, we help a range of people, including children, young adults, parents, schools, and adults with SLCN. We are made up of a passionate team of Speech and Language Therapists and Communication and Language Specialists who specialise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of paediatric language and communication difficulties and it is their flexible and bespoke approach to treatments that achieves real results for our clients.
Find Out More About Us On Our Website: chatter-bug.com
Job Details
Date posted: 22 August 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £30,000 to £37,000 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: ChatterBug Speech and Language Therapy Service, Grimsby, DN31 1AA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
* To assess, diagnose and provide support to children with a range of SLCN including complex needs.
* To ensure a client-focused assessment and approach to treatment.
* To represent the service at health and education panels where required.
* To provide assessment and advice on optimising the client’s communicative environment taking into consideration the communication skills of parents/guardians, carers and other professionals.
* To develop and implement speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes.
* To demonstrate clinical effectiveness through the use of evidence-based practice and outcome measures.
Communication
* To employ excellent verbal/written communication skills.
* Communicate information from assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals effectively.
* To produce detailed reports, reflecting knowledge regarding clients’ needs and summarising proposed treatment plans.
* To provide verbal and written advice and programmes to parents/guardians, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of children; these will be accessible to a range of audiences and easy to understand.
* To ensure that clients/parents/teaching staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment plans.
* To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews as appropriate.
* To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and service policies.
* To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing current data protection guidelines.
Governance and Information
* To gather statistical data punctually and participate in service research as required.
* To undertake Clinical Governance/audit projects within the local service as required.
* To have a working knowledge of safeguarding children, SEN procedures, and other legal frameworks and comply with Data Protection Act 2018, GDPR and Freedom of Information Act requirements.
Continuing Professional Development
* To identify personal/professional development evidenced by the Personal Development Plan/Professional Portfolio within an appraisal framework.
* To participate in an individual performance review with objectives relevant for SLCN.
* To adhere to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines and participate in relevant training and meetings.
Experience and Qualifications
Experience
Essential: Experience of working within SLT services, supporting clients with a range of SLCN. Desirable: Experience with children who have a range of SLCN in various settings.
Qualifications
Essential: Professional Degree or equivalent in Speech & Language Therapy; Current HCPC registration (or awaiting confirmation for current students/NQPs); RCSLT Membership.
Other Information
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and UK visa/sponsorship requirements as described in the original job posting. Applicants must have current UK professional registration where applicable.
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