Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in educational and care settings is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for a permanent role in Newport, Wales. The position involves leading SaLT services, managing a team, and working with children and young adults with diverse communication needs. Ideal candidates will possess a postgraduate qualification, HCPC registration, and significant experience.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus birthday leave

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discounts and wellbeing support

Cycle2Work scheme

Enhanced DBS paid for

Medicash scheme after 12 months

Life assurance at 2x salary

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in Speech and Language Therapy.
• HCPC registration required.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing Speech and Language Therapy services.
• Managing therapy caseloads and providing clinical supervision.
• Developing training programs and contributing to service development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Supervision

Education

Recognised postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job Title: Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Location: Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

Client: Phoenix Learning & Care Group

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

We are seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for a permanent position based in Newport, Wales. The role involves leading and developing our Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) services across educational and care settings, supervising a team, and directly working with children and young adults with diverse communication needs.

The successful candidate will have a recognised postgraduate qualification in Speech and Language Therapy, HCPC registration, and ideally 5+ years of post-qualification experience, including team supervision. The role offers a salary between £53,508 and £60,001.50 per annum, based on a 37.5-hour week.

Key responsibilities include managing therapy caseloads, providing clinical supervision, developing training programs, and contributing to service development. The role requires a full driving licence and willingness to travel to various sites.

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave plus birthday leave
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee discounts and wellbeing support
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Enhanced DBS paid for
• Medicash scheme after 12 months
• Life assurance at 2x salary

Applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS and social media screening. Phoenix Learning & Care Group values diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment.