Advanced Speech And Language Therapist

Midlands Partnership University Nhs Foundation Trust; Cannock; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Speech and Language Therapist to coordinate community clinic caseloads within the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team in South Staffordshire. The role is a 25.5 hour fixed-term post based primarily in Cannock, with travel to Lichfield/Barton and supervision of junior staff.

The post offers leadership responsibilities across the service, with opportunities to supervise, mentor and support staff, and to contribute to service

Qualifications

• Significant experience in assessing and managing children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Experience leading clinical audit within a specialist area.
• Experience of providing supervision and appraisals to staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop the service for children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Lead and advise Health commissioners on SLT needs.
• Attend planning and service development meetings for children as requested.
• Carry out staff appraisals and supervise team members including new staff.
• Support induction processes and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

SLCN assessment

Negotiation & conflict management

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

HCPC registration

Masters level coursework

Job description

Advanced Speech and Language Therapist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 10 November 2026

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to coordinate the community clinic caseloads within the South of the county. The post is a fixed term post based in the Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy Team in South Staffordshire. The post holder will manage a community clinic caseload or special schools clinical responsibility and provide second opinions for colleagues. The successful applicant will carry out leadership duties within the team, attend tribunals if required, and support junior colleagues with supervision and appraisals.

The post holder will be required to work closely with fellow coordinators to support staff and manage caseloads effectively. The post holder will hold a caseload that predominantly covers clinics, nurseries and schools in Lichfield or Burntwood and will operate from the main base in Rugeley. There may be some travel required to attend team meetings and supervision in other settings across the geographical area.

This post would be suitable for a current band 7 therapist, or an experienced band 6 therapist who is looking for the opportunity to develop leadership experience and to further develop clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

• To co-ordinate and develop the service to children with speech, language and communication needs.
• Lead and provide advice to Health commissioners when Speech and Language Therapy needs are discussed.
• Contribute to the planning and service development meetings for children as requested.
• Carry out appraisals for identified Speech and Language Therapy Service staff.
• To regularly supervise and mentor team members including newly qualified staff. To support new staff with induction processes.
• Assess, diagnose and manage children who present with speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Provide highly specialist clinical support and training to service users to help them identify children who are at risk of having speech, language and communication delays/disorders.
• Provide written programmes to support therapy as required.
• Provide written advice to contribute to the assessment and review process undertaken by the Local Authority for children who have special educational needs (EHCP).
• Contribute to the development of Individual Education Plans for specific children.
• To attend mediation meetings and tribunals when requested by the Team Leader.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 301-LBG-26-8383469

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a 25.5 hour fixed term contract for 12 months cover, with 0.71 permanent part-time hours incorporated.

This is an Advanced Practitioner position requiring the post holder to hold leadership responsibilities across the service, as part of the Senior Paediatric Group.

This highly specialised clinician will coordinate, innovate, advise and further develop the service to children and their families across Staffordshire. This will include working in health promotion projects within the team, to support service users and external partners.

The post holder will work strategically with the other Speech and Language Therapy team across the region.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that staff who deliver a service to children and young people are supported to develop their own clinical skills and understand and adhere to the service model that has been agreed.

There is a requirement for flexible working and a willingness to take on different responsibilities according to the needs of the service, including research in the identified clinical/service area and the provision of training within the Speech and Language Team and to other service providers when required.

The post comprises both clinical and leadership work. Clinical work may be in Cannock, Lichfield or Barton.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy or Equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• Modules at Masters Level or Equivalent post graduate clinical courses within area of clinical expertise

Desirable

• Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in the clinical specialism including assessment and management of children's SLCN.
• Supporting children, young people, families and carers in dealing with the impact of communication impairment.
• Working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
• Experience of leading clinical audit in specialism.
• Experience of effective leadership within a team.

Desirable

• Significant experience of supporting children, young families and carers in promoting health and wellbeing.
• Evidence of project work.
• Significant experience of managing and implementing change.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Anglesey House, Wheelhouse Road, Rugeley, WS15 1UL, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.mpft.nhs.uk

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Speech and Language Therapy Team Leader South, Jennifer Heath, [e-mail], 01543509776

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.