Senior CAMHS Speech & Language Therapist – Trauma-Informed Care

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the CAMHS Team at Clayfields House for a 10‑month maternity cover. You will work within a skilled MDT to deliver specialist assessments, develop bespoke intervention plans, and train staff in communication-inclusive practice.

You will support young people aged 10–18 with complex needs, contributing to neurodevelopmental and trauma-informed care while advancing service development

Qualifications

• Empathetic and psychologically minded approach to care.
• Excellent written and oral communication with diverse audiences.
• Strong clinical reasoning and decision-making in complex cases.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to anti-racism, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive communication.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive speech, language and communication assessments.
• Design and deliver evidence-based, individualised intervention programmes.
• Provide consultation, advice and training to colleagues to embed communication-inclusive practice.
• Collaborate with families, carers and staff to ensure coordinated care for CYP.
• Contribute to service development and innovative approaches in a secure CAMHS setting.

Skills

Empathetic

Excellent communication

Clinical reasoning

Autonomous working

MDT collaboration

Education

HCPC Registered

Recognised AHP Degree/diploma

Job description

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the CAMHS Team at Clayfields House for a 10‑month maternity cover. You will work within a skilled MDT to deliver specialist assessments, develop bespoke intervention plans, and train staff in communication-inclusive practice.

You will support young people aged 10–18 with complex needs, contributing to neurodevelopmental and trauma-informed care while advancing service development