Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chichester is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to manage a caseload in schools and community clinics. The successful candidate will assess children, provide therapy, and work collaboratively with other professionals. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent training and development opportunities

Cost-effective workplace nurseries

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience of independently managing a clinical caseload.
• Working in partnership with parents, teachers and other carers/support workers.
• Experience in a relevant specialist area.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage your own caseload of children.
• Provide advice to professionals and parents.
• Liaise with schools, social care, and voluntary agencies.
• Advise and provide clinical support to other therapists.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills/oral & written communication

Knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group

Knowledge of therapeutic interventions

Negotiation and problem-solving skills

Analytical and reflection skills

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Qualification/MRCSL

HCPC Registration

Membership of RCSLT

Job description

Come and join our supportive and friendly speech and language therapy team in Chichester locality which is on the beautiful West Sussex coast, with easy access to Portsmouth, Brighton, London and the South Downs.

We are seeking a therapist who is ready to build on their previous B5/6 experience in schools and community clinics and is eager to make a positive contribution to our hardworking team.

Our vacancy includes 11.25 hours (0.3 WTE) Mainstream School sessions and 11.25 hours (0.3 WTE) Early Years/community clinic sessions. You will be led and supported by our experienced and approachable clinical leads who will share with you their passion for delivering clinical excellence. In addition to opportunities for CPD, we have well‑established supervision arrangements.

Potential interview date: 8th or 15th December 2026.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload within identified mainstream schools and in the community clinic, providing assessment, therapy, advice and training as required. An ability to develop strong working relationships with education staff is essential and you will also have the opportunity to work closely with our SALTAs.

About us

We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.

Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.

Why work for us?

• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part‑time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief network
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast

Our values Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Job responsibilities

To assess and manage your own caseload of children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder in mainstream schools and community clinic.

To provide advice to other professionals and parents in order to support the needs of children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder.

To liaise with other agencies and services e.g. schools, social care, and voluntary agencies.

To advise and provide clinical support to other therapists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Qualification/MRCSL
• HCPC Registration
• Membership of RCSLT

Experience

• Experience of independently managing a clinical caseload
• Working in partnership with parents, teachers and other carers/support workers
• Experience of working within a relevant specialist area and developing specialist packages of care.
• Inter‑agency planning, consultation and working
• Experience of a range of caseload management and prioritisation systems

Skills and knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills/oral & written communication
• Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
• Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to client group.
• Good negotiation, problem‑solving and organisational skills
• Excellent analytical and reflection skills

Other

• Car owner/driver or suitable alternative

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Pro rata Per Annum