Speech and Language Therapist -Supporting CYP in Virtual School
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Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) - supporting Children and Young People (CYP) in Virtual School
Due to additional investment we are offering an amazing opportunity for a motivated, innovative, experienced therapist to join our growing team and provide support to CYP looked after by Hertfordshire within Virtual School.
* Do you want to support effective interagency work and facilitate positive outcomes for more vulnerable CYP?
* Are you passionate about empowering education staff and social care colleagues to help CYP reach their full potential?
If so, then we have the perfect role for you.
This ‘pan Hertfordshire’ 1 WTE post will be based at Howard Court in Welwyn Garden City. The postholder will work across Herts, providing high quality specialist speech and language therapy. They will work closely with Virtual School staff to support CYP who have a wide range of speech, language and communication needs.
We are jointly commissioned by health and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to school age. We have excellent joint working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. This successful working relationship has helped contribute towards us being awarded with new investment.
Interview date is set for Tuesday 29th July
The Role Will Include
* Working as an autonomous practitioner, providing assessment, intervention, and advice for CYP
* Identifying training needs of Virtual School staff and providing consultations, advice and training as appropriate
* Providing training and advice to education and social care professionals
* Being involved in developing care pathways for children in Virtual School, in conjunction with Band 7 SLT Clinical Specialists and Education Leads
* Signposting to other professionals/services and improving the quality of transitions when a CYP moves to outside the local area
* Informing and consulting with SLT Clinical Quality Leads, senior Operational Managers regarding potential pressures or developments that impact on the SLT service to CYP in Virtual School
* Supervising, training and developing junior SLTs, demonstrating effective leadership and management skills
What We Offer
* A supportive two week induction period
* Half termly group supervision and access to peer support
* Dedicated managerial supervision and a structured appraisal process
* CPD opportunities, including bitesize tutorials and peer review
* Opportunities to develop leadership skills and to supervise less experienced members of staff
* Opportunities to be involved in local and service wide projects
* Access to mentoring and coaching support if needed
* Access to a named buddy to help you settle into the tea
We’re delighted that you're exploring a career with Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT). We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding work environment — one where you’ll feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.
Why Join Us?
At HCT, we put patients, their families, and carers at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is simple yet powerful: Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our dedicated staff take pride in being Innovative, Caring, and Agile, working together to turn this vision into reality.
A Rewarding Place to Work
Working with us comes with a host of benefits designed to support you:
* Generous annual leave (27 days rising to 33)
* Flexible working arrangements to help balance personal and professional life, including up to 5 days of carers leave (pro rata)
* Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support for personal or work-related issues
* Cycle to Work & Car Lease Schemes to make your commute healthier or easier
* Blue Light Card & NHS Discounts on a wide range of shopping, holidays, and services
* Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs, Physiotherapy referrals, eye care vouchers, and regular wellness clinics
* Occupational Pension Scheme with competitive benefits
* Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlements
We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to apply.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sophie Pullinger Job title: Operational Manager, CYP Therapies Email address: s.pullinger@nhs.net Telephone number: 07827883677
Anneka Wilson
SLT Clinical Quality Lead
07436052453
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