Senior Specialist SLT — Early Years & Family Focus

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Bloxwich; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bloxwich seeks a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to support preschool children and their families with complex needs. You will lead the speech and language therapy role, develop personalized plans, and manage caseloads. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, effective clinical leadership, and prior experience in the field. Ongoing supervision will be provided, and travel may be necessary with expenses covered.

Benefits

Travel expenses subsidised

Qualifications

• In depth experience within specialist area.
• Advanced knowledge of factors affecting speech, language and communication.
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead the speech and language therapy role within the team.
• Develop personalized plans using Family First principles.
• Manage a caseload and provide advice and support to colleagues.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills

Effective clinical leadership and team building skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent

Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice

Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapist

Job description

A healthcare provider in Bloxwich seeks a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to support preschool children and their families with complex needs. You will lead the speech and language therapy role, develop personalized plans, and manage caseloads. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, effective clinical leadership, and prior experience in the field. Ongoing supervision will be provided, and travel may be necessary with expenses covered.