Experienced Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

DCHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare service in Chesterfield is seeking an experienced speech and language therapist to provide clinical services to children with communication difficulties. Ideal candidates will have postgraduate experience in DLD and speech sound disorders, HCPC registration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care across various settings. The position offers flexible working and generous annual leave as well as opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts

Qualifications

• Postgraduate experience in DLD and speech sound disorders.
• HCPC registration required.
• Ability to work in community settings and provide patient‑focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service to children and young people with communication difficulties.
• Work across various settings including education, nurseries, and homes.

Skills

Experience with DLD

Working with speech sound disorders

Ability to work in community settings

Patient-focused care

Education

HCPC registration

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust. We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of around 100 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire. This exciting opportunity has arisen in the children’s team and we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced speech and language therapist with specialist skills in working with DLD and speech sound disorders.

Responsibilities

The role will provide a clinical service to children and young people with a range of communication difficulties in a variety of settings, including education, nurseries, clinics and clients’ homes.

Details

The role is 0.5 WTE and covers the Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Area. The successful candidate will be HCPC registered, mobile between locations, and proficient in delivering high‑quality evidence‑based practice with leadership support within an SLT service. They will work alongside a friendly team, with line management support, clinical supervision, and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

Postgraduate experience in DLD and speech sound disorders. HCPC registration. Ability to work in community settings and provide patient‑focused care.

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’s service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression

Contact

Please contact the service if you wish to find out more about this role.

Closing date

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.