Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Hearing Support | Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in High Wycombe seeks a passionate Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join their ARP Team. The role involves delivering integrated services within primary and secondary schools. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to clinical practice development and collaborative work. The position offers benefits including professional development opportunities and a supportive workplace environment.

Benefits

Access to Foundations Advanced Academy

Comprehensive induction support

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about improving children's communication skills.
• Experience supporting children with diverse needs.
• Willing to engage in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech and Language Therapy in ARP teams.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
• Shape services for children in primary and secondary settings.

Skills

Clinical practice development

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Experience in school settings

Education

Relevant Speech and Language Therapy qualification

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Band 6 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 development for Buckinghamshire NHS Trust following a recommissioning of our service to deliver services within all ARP’s and Pupil Referral Units in Buckinghamshire. We are currently looking at recruiting to a Primary School ARP for Hearing Support.

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.



You will be joining the Speech and Language Therapists in the ARP team, who have a wide range of experience and skills. You will be supporting and shaping the service for children and young people in ARPs and PRUs, as well as supporting your own development. We have a strong commitment to the development of your clinical practice and professional skills.

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 flourish and succeed



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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 working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?
• We’re committed 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 within our BHT family improves positive 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.

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.

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This advert closes on Tuesday 12 Aug 2025