Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Nottingham is seeking an experienced speech & language therapist to lead the autism clinical pathway. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical delivery, supervising staff, and maintaining a caseload of complex children with autism. Ideal candidates will hold a qualified Speech and Language Therapy degree and have strong leadership skills, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Health Professions Council – License to Practice.
• Flexibility to work across multiple bases in Nottinghamshire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical delivery of the autism pathway.
• Share expert clinical knowledge with the team.
• Conduct supervision and appraisals for staff.
• Maintain a clinical caseload with complex children.

Skills

Expert clinical knowledge

Leadership and supervision

Flexible working

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

This exciting development opportunity is for an experienced speech & language therapist to take on the autism clinical lead role, leading our newly developed autism pathway. You will work closely with the Service Lead and Service Manager to continue developing the autism pathway and provide clinical support to staff on the pathway.

You will carry a caseload of complex children with social interaction differences and/or autism, with one day per week of protected non-clinical time for leadership duties.

The SLT service supports a range of speech, language & communication and/or dysphagia needs, across community and specialist settings for children and young people with developmental conditions/delay. SLTs provide individual assessment, individual & group therapy, management, training, advice and liaison through consultative & coaching approaches. They work as part of a broader multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality, accessible, person- and family-centred services through tailored care packages, training and mentoring in the most appropriate setting.

Nottingham Children’s Speech & Language Therapy service is a supportive, friendly place to work and offers excellent CPD opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the clinical delivery of the autism pathway, one of three clinical pathways in the service.
• Share expert clinical knowledge with the team and wider service; design packages of care and maintain an excellent knowledge base of the autism evidence base.
• Join the Band 7 leadership team, driving transformation within the pathway and the service.
• Conduct supervision and appraisals for staff on the pathway; contribute to leadership and service planning for the wider SLT service.
• Identify and coordinate training required for staff on the autism pathway to deliver high-quality therapeutic interventions.
• Lead on strategic developments within the specialty/setting/district in liaison with the service manager.
• Maintain a clinical caseload, including some of the most complex children and families on the autism pathway.
• Supervise SLT assistants and less experienced SLTs; participate in peer supervision and support within a large county-wide service.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification.
• Health Professions Council – License to Practice.
• Flexibility to work across multiple bases in Nottinghamshire with travel for training, meetings, and community visits; option for some home working and use of digital technology (e.g., Microsoft Teams) for meetings, supervision and patient management.

Additional Information

• This post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled Worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa should check the Certificate of Sponsorship criteria.
• Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the Band, in line with Agenda for Change.
• DBS checks: Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check; costs (£26.40 standard or £54.40 enhanced) are deducted from salary over the first two months. You may enrol in the DBS Update Service (annual fee £16).
• We operate from several bases across Nottinghamshire and offer flexibility regarding base location.
• We plan to develop a clear vision and values for the service and are transforming the SLT service to meet current and future needs.
• The advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.