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 willbe requiredto 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.
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 istemporary until the end ofMarch 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.
#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
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 salaryrequiredfor 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.
Applicantsrequiringa Skilled Worker Visa candeterminethe likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here
This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Apr 2025
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