Paediatric SLT Specialist — Complex Needs

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS are seeking a Band 7 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to deliver high-quality SLT services to children and young people in a community setting. The post requires expert assessment and intervention for complex cases, with responsibility for training colleagues and contributing to clinical governance.

The role involves working across designated pathways, triaging referrals, managing risk, and providing case management for highly complex conditions in collaboration with families and

Qualifications

• BSc or Diploma in Speech and Language required and HCPC registered.
• Postgraduate CPD evidenced portfolio with recent courses.
• MSc in relevant clinical area preferred.
• Postgraduate leadership certificate desirable.
• Membership of a professional body required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist SLT assessment and intervention for a caseload of children with complex needs.
• Screen and triage referrals using a strengths-based approach.
• Contribute to risk assessment and care planning with families.
• Hold a caseload of children with highly complex long‑term conditions.
• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary collaborations across pathways.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Communication with children & families

Risk management

Team collaboration

Clinical governance

Education

BSc or Diploma in Speech and Language

HCPC registration

Postgraduate leadership certificate

MSc in relevant clinical area

Membership of a professional body

Job description

NHS are seeking a Band 7 Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to deliver high-quality SLT services to children and young people in a community setting. The post requires expert assessment and intervention for complex cases, with responsibility for training colleagues and contributing to clinical governance.

The role involves working across designated pathways, triaging referrals, managing risk, and providing case management for highly complex conditions in collaboration with families and