Development Post - Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 to Band 7)

Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Coventry is looking for a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to support a development pathway from Band 6 to Band 7. The role involves managing a caseload for adults with ADHD and Autism, providing individual interventions, and leading assessments as clinical lead when progressing to Band 7. The ideal candidate will have HCPC registration and a passion for neurodevelopmental practice, with various learning and development opportunities available.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Salary sacrifice schemes for vehicle and bike

Employee Assistance Programme discounts

In-house counselling service

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC and RCSLT.
• Experience with neurodevelopmental populations is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage an intervention caseload for adults with ADHD and Autism.
• Provide individual communication interventions.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions aimed at communication skills.

Skills

Passionate about supporting neurodivergent adults

Confident working independently

Motivated to develop advanced clinical skills

Teamwork

Reflective practice

Education

Registered Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration

RCSLT membership

Job description

Vacancy at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust

Development Post – Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 to Band 7)

Adult Neurodevelopmental Service

Location: Coventry and Warwickshire

Hours: 30 Hours

Are you a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for neurodevelopmental practice? Are you seeking a development pathway that will support you to grow into a senior clinical role? Our Adult Neurodevelopmental Service is excited to offer a development post for a motivated SLT to progress from Band 6 to Band 7, dependent on completion of a structured competency framework.

Our multidisciplinary Adult Neurodevelopmental Service supports adults with ADHD, Autism, and related neurodevelopmental needs. We provide diagnostic assessments, post-diagnostic support, and evidence-based interventions to help individuals thrive in daily life.

About You

• A registered Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
• Passionate about supporting neurodivergent adults.
• Confident working independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Motivated to develop advanced clinical skills and take on leadership responsibilities.
• Committed to reflective practice, continuous learning, and person‑centred care.

About the Service

The Role

Band 6 Responsibilities

• Hold and manage an intervention caseload for adults with ADHD and Autism.
• Provide individualized communication interventions.
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions aimed at communication, social interaction, and functional skills.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical formulations.
• Participate in service development initiatives and audit activity.
• Receive structured supervision and training to support development toward Band 7 competencies.

Band 7 Responsibilities (on successful progression)

• Lead on diagnostic assessments for Autism and/or ADHD as part of the MDT.
• Provide advanced clinical expertise and contribute to diagnostic formulation.
• Act as a Clinical Lead for the SLT pathway within the neurodevelopmental service.
• Offer clinical supervision to junior staff, students, and support workers.
• Lead service improvement projects and contribute to strategic planning.
• Represent the service at local and regional professional forums.

Experience with neurodevelopmental populations is desirable but not essential—training and development will be provided.

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more.
• Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes.
• Wellbeing support, including an in‑house counselling service, external helpline and more.
• Staff networks and support groups.

What We Offer

• A clear, supported Band 6 → Band 7 development pathway.
• Regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.
• Access to specialist training in Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessment.
• A friendly, innovative MDT committed to high‑quality care.

This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025.