Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - ARP post

NHS; Chesham Bois; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team of Speech and Language Therapists in a transformative project within primary and secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. This role offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with various health services, ensuring high-quality care for children.

Benefits

Access to Foundations Advanced Academy

Comprehensive induction support

Year-round access to CPD

Shadowing and mentorship

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech And Language Therapists.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality interventions for children with communication disorders.
• Work collaboratively with other health professionals.

Skills

Clinical experience

Knowledge of SLT assessment tools

Therapeutic intervention knowledge

Good auditory skills

Education

Speech & Language Therapy degree

Health Professions Council Licence to Practice

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for passionate Speech and Language Therapists to join our Additional Resource Provision (ARP) Team working in resourceprovisions/units/bases within primary and secondary mainstream school settings.This is part of an exciting new transformation project. We have recently beencommissioned to deliver services within all ARP's and Pupil Referral Units inBuckinghamshire. Current ARP Vacancies in:

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

You will be joining the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) ARP team who have arange of experience, and there will be opportunities to help shape the service. Wehave a strong commitment to the development of your clinical practice andprofessional skills.

The SLT Service forms 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 toflourish and succeed.

Main duties of the job

One of the Primary School ARP's provides Hearing Support. Some of these settings support children with Social communication differences and some support children with Social Emotional and Mental Health. You will be offered the opportunity to experience both caseloads or focus on a particular area of need as part of a team. You will also deliver to children in mainstream schools across key stages within a locality area of mainstream schools.

The Speech and Language Therapy Service forms 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 including Health Visitors, Community Nurses for Children with a Learning Disability, Community Paediatricians and School Nurses.

This is a jointly commissioned service across health and education that will give you the opportunity to be supported as you develop your speech and language therapy skills to support the delivery of high quality, evidence based interventions for children and young people in Buckinghamshire.

We have an excellent website which provides information and support to families and people working with children in Buckinghamshire and wider.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

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

Details Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £37,338 to £44,962 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-CR7013624

Job locations

Amersham/ Wycombe/ Aylesbury

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

Job description Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification EXPERIENCE Essential

• Clinical experience in a variety of setting
• Evidence of specialist knowledge/skills resulting from clinical experience and CPD
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Demonstrates knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic intervention
• Demonstrates awareness of the roles of other professionals
• Demonstrates awareness of standards of record keeping
• Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management
• Able to manage emotional consequences and sensitivity in working with patients with a range of communication disorders

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech And Language Therapists
• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development and personal development

Desirable

• Attendance of relevant CEN Group

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Demonstrates a high standard of record keeping
• Has good auditory and perceptual skills
• Demonstrates well established knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential

• Ability to work county wide
• Hold a valid driving licence

Person Specification EXPERIENCE Essential

• Clinical experience in a variety of setting
• Evidence of specialist knowledge/skills resulting from clinical experience and CPD
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group
• Demonstrates knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic intervention
• Demonstrates awareness of the roles of other professionals
• Demonstrates awareness of standards of record keeping
• Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management
• Able to manage emotional consequences and sensitivity in working with patients with a range of communication disorders

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential

• Registered member of the Royal College of Speech And Language Therapists
• Recognised Speech & Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council Licence to Practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development and personal development

Desirable

• Attendance of relevant CEN Group

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/audit
• Demonstrates a high standard of record keeping
• Has good auditory and perceptual skills
• Demonstrates well established knowledge of specialist SLT assessment tools relevant to the client group

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential

• Ability to work county wide
• Hold a valid driving licence

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham/ Wycombe/ Aylesbury

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham/ Wycombe/ Aylesbury

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)