Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist - Neurodevelopment

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust; Glenfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is expanding its Neurodevelopmental offer for children and young people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. This full-time Speech and Language Therapist role (37.5 hours, Mon-Fri) requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

You will contribute to the ND Improvement Programme, improving outcomes for CYP with ASD and ADHD, and keeping families at the centre of care.

Qualifications

• Produce reports regarding children and young people's needs, recommendations and appropriate sign posting reflecting specialist knowledge.
• Use a range of communication strategies, verbal, non-verbal, signing or aids to ensure understanding and informed consent where possible.
• Provide effective caseload management for identified caseloads.
• Mentor and provide learning opportunities for other Speech and Language Therapy colleagues.
• Contribute to whole service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality care and drive improvements for CYP and families.
• Support ND Improvement Programme across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
• Reduce waiting lists and increase access to services.
• Work creatively and at pace, putting CYP and families at the centre of decisions.

Skills

Caseload management

Effective communication

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Use of communication aids

Tools

Communication aids

Job description

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is expanding its Neurodevelopmental offer for children and young people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. This full-time Speech and Language Therapist role (37.5 hours, Mon-Fri) requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car.

You will contribute to the ND Improvement Programme, improving outcomes for CYP with ASD and ADHD, and keeping families at the centre of care.