Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join their Special Educational Needs (SEN) Pathway. This role focuses on helping children with complex communication needs, including those who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Candidates should have a passion for working with children, be registered with HCPC, and possess good clinical reasoning skills. Comprehensive support, professional development opportunities, and flexible working options are provided.

Benefits

Regular supervision from a Speech and Language Therapist

Commitment to supporting learning and development

Access to health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Undergraduate experience in a wide range of clinical areas.
• NHS or Social Service experience required.
• Recent experience assessing and treating speech, language, and communication difficulties in a children's therapy service.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children and young people.
• Support the implementation and review of AAC systems.
• Work collaboratively with schools and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Skills

Good clinical reasoning skills

Evidence of CPD and reflective practice

Ability to maintain legible and accurate records

Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties

Proven ability to work well in a team

Education

Registered with HCPC

Member of Professional Body

Job description

Go back Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 04 January 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Pathway. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician who is passionate about supporting children and young people with complex communication needs -- particularly those who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

You will work collaboratively with families, education staff, and multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality assessment and intervention. The role offers the opportunity to develop clinical expertise within a supportive team and to contribute to service development within a specialist area.

This post offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills working with children and young people across a range of settings, including clinics, schools, and early years environments. You will be part of a dynamic and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that makes a real difference to children and their families.

Main duties of the job

Provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs, including complex profiles and AAC users.

Support the implementation and review of AAC systems, from low- to high-tech solutions, tailored to individual needs.

Work collaboratively with schools, parents, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote inclusive communication environments.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with service and professional standards.

About us

We understand that whether you're just starting out or have plenty of experience, moving jobs can be both exciting and daunting, but you've made a great choice in considering joining Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hard working and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff all delivering high standards of patient care.

You will receive strong leadership, clinical supervision and regular peer support. We value commitment to professional development and training for all our staff. We are committed to continually developing and improving our service for the benefit of children and their families.

Job responsibilities

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team environment which champions equity, diversity and belonging in our workforce and for our patients.
• Regular supervision from a Speech and Language Therapist with opportunities for learning and development towards Newly Qualified Competencies.
• A commitment to supporting learning and development towards RCSLT Newly Qualified Competencies.
• Separate line management and clinical supervision to support continued clinical and professional development.
• Support from Speech and Language Professional Lead – A professionally led service that is based on evidence and data gathering.
• A structured induction process and access to both SLT and non-SLT specific peer support networks.
• Flexible working options where possible.
• Access to Trust health and wellbeing resources.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC
• Member of Professional Body.

Knowledge, Experience & Expertise

• Undergraduate experience in a wide range of clinical area
• NHS or Social Service experience
• Good clinical reasoning skills
• Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
• Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF's/ Local and National initiatives.
• Basic understanding of Clinical Governance
• Critical Appraisal Skills
• Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
• Ability to undertake assessment and formulate treatment/management programmes with patients/clients, acting as an autonomous practitioner
• Previous experience working at Band 5 level
• Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate speech, language and communication difficulties in a children's therapy service

Communication and Relationships (Including Management Responsibilities)

• Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
• Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
• Recognises own limitations and has willingness to share and learn from others
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work well in a team
• Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
• Ability to organise own work and caseload
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands

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.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broad street plaza / princess royal community health centre

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Reference number

372-COM2621

Job locations

Broad street plaza / princess royal community health centre