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GBP 37,000

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Job summary

An opportunity to work as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist with a focus on providing specialized therapy to children and families in Leicester. The role includes clinical work in schools and clinics, delivering high-quality services, and leading on projects while supporting junior team members.

Qualifications

Valid HCPC registration required.
Experience in Speech and Language Therapy with children's services is preferable.
Ability to travel independently.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, and deliver Speech and Language Therapy services.
Support assessment and diagnosis of children with SLCN.
Provide supervision and line management to junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Clinical assessment

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HCPC Registration and Membership

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Job Summary

Would you like to deliver more specialist therapy to children and families? We are calling all SLT's looking for a new role. Our therapists work closely with schools and families to develop strong communication provision and provide continuous support.

"Chatterbug gives me the opportunity to build relationships with a variety of children, parents and professionals. This allows me to feel like I am making a real difference in the lives of the children. Working at Chatterbug feels like working with a family where support is always available". - SLT

Main duties of the job

In conjunction with the Consultant Speech and Language Therapist/Team Leader, you will plan, develop and deliver a Speech and Language Therapy service both working in Clinic and School based service.

About Us

Chatterbug Limited is a National Social Enterprise providing a range of Speech and Language Therapy services. We believe in providing high quality, evidenced-based input that provides real results. At the core of our service we have four values that form our Chatterbug Constitution and guides how we conduct ourselves. These are:

Open

Connected

Dependable

Fortitude

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,500 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0128-25-0091

Job locations

Chatterbug

Leicester

L1 0AD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Brief Job Description:

To co-ordinate provision of suitable Speech and Language Therapy service in line with the needs of the client base and the Business KPIs
To identify gaps in provision and actively seek opportunities to develop the service in line with Business KPIs
To participate in and support assessment and diagnosis of children/ young people with a range of SLCN.
To provide high-quality support and supervision to junior staff, including providing second opinions.
To provide line management to junior staff
To encapsulate and represent the Chatterbug Ethos and Values
To ensure a high quality evidence based service is delivered across all Chatterbug sites
To actively lead on and co-ordinate multiple projects ensuring these are delivered in line with the business KPIs
To work proactively at a strategic level to support the growth and development of Chatterbug by representing the organisation at a local/national level.

Duties And Responsibilities

Clinical

To assess, diagnose and provide support children with a range of SLCN including complex needs.
To contribute highly specialist knowledge to multi and uni disciplinary teams to ensure a client focused assessment and approach to treatment
To represent the service at health and education panels where required
To provide highly specialist assessment and advice on optimising the clients communicative environment taking into consideration the communication skills of parents / guardians, carers and other professionals
To provide specialist clinical advice, support and second opinions for therapists and other professionals working with children with a wide range of SLCN
Taking a specialist lead within the team, offering case discussions, joint assessments, joint intervention and supporting joint therapy programmes as appropriate
To develop and implement highly specialist speech and language therapy treatment and programmes and to measure and evaluate outcomes
To demonstrate clinical effectiveness by use of evidence based practice and outcome measures

Communication

To employ excellent verbal/written communication skills
Communicate complex information from specialist assessment and treatment to clients, carers and other professionals effectively.
To produce detailed reports, reflecting specialist knowledge, regarding clients needs and summarising proposed treatment plans
To provide highly specialist verbal and written advice and programmes to parents / guardians, carers and other professionals regarding the management and care of children these will be accessible to a range of audiences and easy to understand.
To ensure that clients / parents / teaching staff are involved in the planning and prioritisation of the treatment plans.
To contribute to legal documents such as Education Health and Care Plans, Individual Education Plans and Annual Reviews as appropriate and support other staff in the development of these skills
To maintain up to date and accurate case notes in line with RCSLT professional standards and service policies
To share information with clients, carers and other professionals, observing current data protection guidelines

Teaching Skills

To develop and deliver specialist training to others in a wide range of areas, disorders, behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties and special needs
To demonstrate the ability to target training appropriately to the needs of course participants
To demonstrate the ability to reflect on and evaluate training provided.
To have advanced skills in motivation and coaching

Clinical Governance Requirements

To gather statistical data punctually
To participate in service research as required
To undertake Clinical Governance / audit projects within the local service as required
To have a working knowledge of relevant procedures including: safeguarding children, SEN procedures, and other legal frameworks

Continuing Professional Development

To identify personal/professional development evidenced by Personal Development Plan / Professional Portfolio developed within an appraisal framework, including objectives
To demonstrate a passion and commitment to the profession through self guided study
To participate in individual performance review, ensuring that the objectives set reflect the service and trust plans, including objectives relevant for SLCN
To attend relevant special interest groups, specialist short courses and advanced training in order to develop and maintain skills and knowledge as required
To demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines and develop local guidance in specialist area for the department
To attend relevant in service training and meetings
To demonstrate knowledge of, and adherence to RCSLT Professional and Local Clinical Guidelines and best practice.
To take responsibility for maintaining and continually developing professional skills and knowledge in SLCN

Business Development

To possess advance relationship building and networking skills which will enable you to form connections in health, education and other relevant sectors.
To promote and raise awareness of Chatterbug and the services we provide and represent the organisation at a local/national level.
To identify opportunities to help support the growth/ development of the organisation by bringing in new business and reducing costs where appropriate
To represent the company ethos and values and support junior staff in also emulating these.
To support the business in measuring the impact and value of the service and implement service business improvement targets
To identify and implement cost savings where appropriate
To effectively manage staff to ensure they are working in line with the business objectives and Chatterbug ethos and values
To proactively develop solutions for supporting the growth of the service

Clinical Leadership

To supervise the work of specialist, generalist therapists, newly qualified therapists and assistants
To co-ordinate and participate in student placements as appropriate
To explain the role of Speech and Language Therapist to visitors, students/ volunteers, new staff and other professionals
To take a lead role in the development, implementation and review of evidence based care pathways, utilising evidence based practice and clinical research.
To provide clinical supervision and ensure a high standard of evidence based practice is provided at all times
Identify gaps in service and problem solve appropriately

Management of Staff

To actively participate in recruitment and retention of staff
To manage and motivate staff to provide high levels of care and deliver an effective and efficient service
To participate in PDR/ Appraisal process as directed by the Consultant SLT
To ensure all staff uphold the Chatterbug constitution and represent the Chatterbug ethos and values
To challenge and identify issues and deal with these, raising any serious concerns to the Senior staff as appropriate

Analytical And Judgemental Skills

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice independently, with peers and mentors to identify own strengths and development needs
To demonstrate a well-developed ability to integrate information taking account of all aspects of the clients communication including verbal, non-verbal and environmental
To anticipate and take appropriate steps to prevent the breakdown of relationships with parents / guardians and other professionals
To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, seeking support and advice from a specialist as appropriate
To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from specialist assessment seeking support from internal and external sources as appropriate

Responsibility for Client Care and Contact with Carers

To demonstrate the well-developed ability to manage people with communication disorders and challenging behaviour including the application of appropriate management strategies
To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree client management
To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist
To respond sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications
To demonstrate expert skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process
To demonstrate expert skills in managing conflict within the clinical specialist area
To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and who may be under stress
To employ counselling skills with parents and clients with highly complex needs
To adapt practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences
Extent of Responsibility for Planning and Organisational SkillsTo advise line manager on clinical issues of service delivery, including short falls, service pressures etc
To assume service tasks as delegated by line manager, including participation in working groups, policy development groups
To use highly specialist knowledge to lead service / policy development as appropriate
To demonstrate independence in dealing with complex issues related to caseload management

Job description

Job responsibilities

Brief Job Description:

To co-ordinate provision of suitable Speech and Language Therapy service in line with the needs of the client base and the Business KPIs
To identify gaps in provision and actively seek opportunities to develop the service in line with Business KPIs
To participate in and support assessment and diagnosis of children/ young people with a range of SLCN.
To provide high-quality support and supervision to junior staff, including providing second opinions.
To provide line management to junior staff
To encapsulate and represent the Chatterbug Ethos and Values
To ensure a high quality evidence based service is delivered across all Chatterbug sites
To actively lead on and co-ordinate multiple projects ensuring these are delivered in line with the business KPIs
To work proactively at a strategic level to support the growth and development of Chatterbug by representing the organisation at a local/national level.

Analytical And Judgemental Skills

To demonstrate the ability to reflect on practice independently, with peers and mentors to identify own strengths and development needs
To demonstrate a well-developed ability to integrate information taking account of all aspects of the clients communication including verbal, non-verbal and environmental
To anticipate and take appropriate steps to prevent the breakdown of relationships with parents / guardians and other professionals
To make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, seeking support and advice from a specialist as appropriate
To make a differential diagnosis on the basis of evidence from specialist assessment seeking support from internal and external sources as appropriate

Responsibility for Client Care and Contact with Carers

To demonstrate the well-developed ability to manage people with communication disorders and challenging behaviour including the application of appropriate management strategies
To work closely with clients, carers and other professionals to negotiate and agree client management
To demonstrate empathy with clients, carers and colleagues, ensuring that effective communication is achieved, particularly where significant barriers to understanding exist
To respond sensitively at all times particularly when imparting potentially distressing information regarding the nature of the clinical difficulties and their implications
To demonstrate expert skills in motivating clients, carers and other professionals to engage in the therapeutic process
To demonstrate expert skills in managing conflict within the clinical specialist area
To foster productive relationships with others who have challenging communication difficulties and who may be under stress
To employ counselling skills with parents and clients with highly complex needs
To adapt practice to meet individual clients circumstances, including due regard for cultural and linguistic differences
Extent of Responsibility for Planning and Organisational SkillsTo advise line manager on clinical issues of service delivery, including short falls, service pressures etc
To assume service tasks as delegated by line manager, including participation in working groups, policy development groups
To use highly specialist knowledge to lead service / policy development as appropriate
To demonstrate independence in dealing with complex issues related to caseload management

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- Valid HCPC Registration and HCPC Membership.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Must be able to travel Independently

Person Specification

Essential

- Valid HCPC Registration and HCPC Membership.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Must be able to travel Independently

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

ChatterBug Speech and Language Therapy Service

Address

Chatterbug

Leicester

L1 0AD

Employer's website

https://chatter-bug.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

ChatterBug Speech and Language Therapy Service

Address

Chatterbug

Leicester

L1 0AD

Employer's website

https://chatter-bug.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Part-time

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

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