Deputy Resolution and Reconciliation Lead

NHS; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Welwyn Garden City seeks a Deputy Resolution and Reconciliation Lead to provide high-quality therapeutic support for children with speech and language needs. This role involves collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams, including conducting assessments and acting as a witness at SEND appeal tribunals. Candidates should be qualified Speech and Language Therapists with strong communication and clinical reasoning skills. The position can be offered full-time or part-time and includes managerial supervision opportunities.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Structured appraisal process

Dedicated managerial supervision

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated clinician with strong communication skills.
• Experience in providing professional and managerial supervision to less experienced colleagues.
• Ability to work autonomously and advocate for the needs of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy provision for children and young people.
• Carry out in-depth assessments and provide reports.
• Support multidisciplinary working closely with Local Authority leads.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical reasoning

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

Deputy Resolution and Reconciliation Lead

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Children and Young People's (CYP) Therapies Service.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career - developing your leadership potential while continuing to grow your specialist clinical skills? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

As part of our service transformation, we are extending our support for families of children with Education Health and Care Plans through our Resolution and Reconciliation Team. This post is designed to provide high-quality, therapeutic support for CYP with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and develop relationships with families and settings following SEND Appeals.

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join our growing team of therapists and therapy assistants. This role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis and will involve supporting CYP across Hertfordshire (base can be agreed for successful candidate).

If you're passionate about making a real difference in children's lives and working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Proposed interview date 23rd January 2026.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff.

Your role will include:

• Extending the service's support for CYP and their families following SEND appeals through the delivery of therapy provision
• Multidisciplinary working and working closely with Local Authority leads and independent therapists.
• Carrying out in depth assessments, providing reports and acting as a Witness at SEND appeal tribunals.
• Working closely with, and deputising for the Resolution and Reconciliation Lead.
• Supporting less experienced therapists to deliver interventions and contribute to annual reviews for children with SEND appeals or following resolution.

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our staff to grow, thrive and feel connected--professionally and personally. Here's what you can expect:

• Half-termly group supervision and regular peer support
• Dedicated managerial supervision and a structured appraisal process
• CPD opportunities, including bitesize tutorials and peer review
• A supportive two-week induction with time to observe and shadow team members
• Access to a named buddy to help you settle into the team

About us

If you are looking for somewhere to make a real difference and are passionate about improving outcomes for CYP and their families, a career with us may be just what you're looking for. At HCT we strive to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities. We are proud to be an organisation which focuses on our people, and we welcome people who share our values. They enable us to be better at what we do ensuring we provide the highest quality of care to our patients.

Our patients, their families and carers are at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages. You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

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Job responsibilities

For a full overview of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Were looking for an enthusiastic, motivated clinician with strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills. You'll be a team player with the confidence to work autonomously and advocate for the needs of CYP. You'll provide professional and managerial supervision to less experienced colleagues, supporting their development and confidence.

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).

A full, valid driving licence and regular access to a car for business purposes is essential (unless you are covered under the Equality Act 2010).

HCT encourages all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, in line with current guidance, to help protect our patients, communities, and colleagues.

Person Specification

Expression of Interest

• Please provide a statement of no more than 500 words telling us why you would like to be considered for this post. Please include your previous work experience, skills/knowledge to support this application.

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.

£55,690 to £62,682 a yearpro rata per annum