Specialist Children's Speech and Language Therapist - Stammering

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health provider in the UK seeks a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to support children and adults who stammer. You will lead the stammering pathway, collaborating with a dedicated team. This part-time, fixed-term role offers flexible working and valuable experience in a supportive community setting. Ideal for dedicated professionals looking to make an impact in speech therapy.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience post qualification including work with stammering
• Clinical Leadership experience with positive impact
• Advanced understanding of relevant clinical practice and standards

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist support for children, young people and adults who stammer
• Contribute to assessment and advice for stammering patients
• Support colleagues across the Speech and Language Therapy service

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Negotiation and problem-solving skills

Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others

Analytical reflection, concentration, teamwork

Education

BSC speech sciences or Master's in medical sciences

Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Member of the Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join one of our innovative and enthusiastic paediatric teams serving the Doncaster and Bassetlaw communities. The Doncaster and Bassetlaw Children's Speech and Language Therapy service is recruiting an enthusiastic Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about working with children and adults who stammer in clinic settings or remotely. This post is fixed term to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will lead the stammering pathway for the Trust, providing expert assessment and continuing care. There is also an opportunity to support both paediatric and adult patients. A Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist with experience of stammering who wants to develop into a Band 7 Specialist role would be considered and encouraged to apply. Funding is available for 12 hours per week for 12 months, with potential variation in hours (e.g., more hours over a shorter time period).

Main duties

The post holder will be required to:

• Provide highly specialist support for children, young people and adults who stammer, and their families.
• Contribute to the delivery, development and organisation of the Stammering pathway.
• Contribute to assessment and advice for children, young people and adults who stammer.
• Support colleagues across the Speech and Language Therapy service working with younger children who stammer.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based across three main hospital sites and additional services, employing over 7,000 colleagues. The organisation supports flexible working; we will consider flexible arrangements where possible. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. We offer a range of benefits including: extensive learning opportunities; NHS Pension Scheme; generous holiday entitlement; health and wellbeing support; NHS Car Lease schemes and salary sacrifice; and discounts through external providers.

Details

• Date posted: 08 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours
• Reference number: 272-7469788
• Job locations: Devonshire House, Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DJ

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training (Essential)

• Professional specific degree i.e. BSC speech sciences or Masters in medical sciences
• Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Member of the Health and Care Professions Council
• Recognised formal training in relevant courses
• Full driving licence for the UK and access to your own vehicle
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses up to Master's degree equivalent

Qualifications & Training (Desirable)

• Member of Clinical Excellence network, regionally or nationally

Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Significant relevant experience post qualification, including demonstrable evidence working as a Specialist Speech & Language Therapist with children and adults with stammering
• Clinical Leadership experience with positive impact on service delivery/practice
• Experience of clinical audit and service evaluation
• Experience in providing student placements
• Advanced understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols

Knowledge & Experience (Desirable)

• Experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations
• Experience of research and/or project management/service development
• Experience of managing change

Personal Attributes & Skills (Essential)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Analytical reflection, concentration, teamwork, organisation and prioritisation
• Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
• Adaptable to changing workplace; reliable and flexible

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details: Doncaster & Bassettlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT, Devonshire House, Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster, DN1 2DJ.