Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Leicester and East Midlands

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Speech and Language Therapist to enhance therapy services for children and families. This role involves collaborating with schools and families to develop effective communication strategies, while also providing guidance and support to junior staff. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based services are delivered. Join a supportive team that values connection and dependability, and be part of a mission to improve the lives of children with speech and language needs.

Qualifications

• Valid HCPC Registration and HCPC Membership required.
• Ability to travel independently is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Speech and Language Therapy services based on client needs.
• Provide high-quality support and supervision to junior staff.
• Lead and manage multiple projects in line with business KPIs.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Communication Skills

Assessment and Diagnosis

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Leicester and East Midlands

ChatterBug Speech and Language Therapy Service

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:

• Open
• Connected
• Dependable

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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.

ChatterBug Speech and Language Therapy Service