CYP Speech and Language Therapist

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join their ARP Team in High Wycombe. The role involves supporting children, particularly those with hearing challenges, and offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with other therapy services. Ideal candidates will have experience in paediatric care and a relevant degree. This position provides access to continuous professional development and competitive NHS benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction support

Access to Continuing Professional Development

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience with paediatric caseload including working with deaf children.
• Ability to demonstrate Deaf awareness and effective communication with deaf individuals.
• Evidence of specialist knowledge/skills resulting from clinical experience and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Joining the Speech and Language Therapists in the ARP team to support children and young people.
• Shaping the service for ARPs and PRUs while developing clinical skills.
• Collaborating with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams.

Skills

Clinical experience

Deaf awareness

Communication strategies

Specialist SLT assessment tools

Education

Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification

Registered member of the Royal College of Speech And Language Therapists

British Sign Language Level 3

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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job overview

We are looking for a passionate Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join our
Additional Resource Provision (ARP) Team working in resource provisions/units/bases within primary and secondary mainstream school settings.

This is part of an exciting new development for Buckinghamshire NHS Trustfollowing a recommissioning of our service to deliver services within all ARP’s and Pupil Referral Units in Buckinghamshire. We are currently looking at recruiting to a Primary School ARP for Hearing Support.

The SLT Service forms part of an Integrated Children and Young People’s Therapies Service working closely with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy as well as wider children and young people’s services. This is a jointly commissioned service across health and education.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining the Speech and Language Therapists in the ARP team, who have a wide range of experience and skills. You will be supporting and shaping the service for children and young people in ARPs and PRUs, as well as supporting your own development. We have a strong commitment to the development of your clinical practice and professional skills.

What we offer:

• Access to our Foundations Advanced Academy
• Comprehensive induction support
• Year-round access to Continuing Professional Development
• Shadowing, mentorship and clinical supervision

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and forward thinking environment. We welcome informal conversations. If requested we willshare our interview process in advance to ensure you have the best opportunity to flourish and succeed

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Person specification

EXPERIENCE

• Clinical experience in a variety of setting
• Evidence of specialist knowledge/skills resulting from clinical experience and CPD
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Able to demonstrate Deaf awareness and awareness of communication strategies that support communication between deaf and hearing people
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience with paediatric caseload which include working with deaf children

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech And Language Therapists
• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• British Sign Language Level 3 (or level 2 working towards level 3)
• Completion of deafness specific specialist postgraduate short courses (e.g. Working with Deaf People Part 1)
• Attendance of relevant CEN Group
• Certificate of competence to use the BSL narrative assessment

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Ability to work county wide
• Hold a valid driving licence

PPE requirements:Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

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