Specialist Speech and Language Therapist-Additional Resource Provision

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Aylesbury is seeking a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join their ARP Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver therapy services within primary and secondary schools while engaging in professional development. Candidates should be collaborative and eager to grow their expertise in a supportive environment. The position comes with flexible working options and NHS benefits.

Benefits

Access to advanced academy for professional development

Generous annual leave and pension benefits

NHS discount schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for speech and language therapy.
• Ability to work in resource provisions and mainstream school settings.
• Collaboration with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver speech and language therapy services within ARPs and schools.
• Support children with social communication differences and SEMH.
• Engage in professional development and mentorship.

Job description

A Vacancy at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

We are looking for a passionate Speech and Language Therapist to join our Additional Resource Provision (ARP) Team, working in resource provisions/units/bases within primary and secondary mainstream school settings.

This is part of an exciting new transformation project. We have recently been commissioned to deliver services within all ARPs and Pupil Referral Units in Buckinghamshire. Current ARP Vacancies include:

• Social Communication differences
• Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

You will join the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) ARP team, which has a range of experience, and there will be opportunities to help shape the service. We are committed to developing your clinical practice and professional skills.

The SLT Service is part of an Integrated Children and Young People’s Therapies Service, working closely with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, as well as wider children and young people’s services. This is a jointly commissioned service across health and education.

What we offer:

• Access to our Foundations Advanced Academy
• Comprehensive induction support
• Year-round access to Continuing Professional Development
• Shadowing, mentorship, and clinical supervision

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We welcome informal conversations. If requested, we will share our interview process in advance to ensure you have the best opportunity to succeed.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression
• Flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside NHS benefits such as generous annual leave, pension, and NHS discount schemes
• Range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy workforce

Why work for us?

• We promote inclusion and aim to make all colleagues feel they belong.
• We value diversity and treat colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity improves outcomes for the communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision: to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
• Our mission: to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values: collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant, secondment options are available with line manager support. If you have a disability and need assistance with the application process, contact us at [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

This advert closes on Monday, 18 August 2025.