Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Nuncargate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their DLD and Speech Sound Disorders Team. The successful candidate will work full-time or part-time to support children with various communication needs across Nottingham City and County. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, conducting assessments, providing training, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Applicants must have relevant experience, a driving license, and be willing to pay for their DBS check. This advert closes on 18 Jan 2026.

Benefits

Excellent support networks

Regular supervision

Access to internal training

Qualifications

• Recent experience in providing speech and language support across different settings.
• Full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise own and team caseload, including triaging incoming referrals.
• Carry out assessments and provide appropriate packages of care for children.
• Provide training for other professionals in the area of SLCN.
• Support less experienced therapists and assistants.
• Work as part of multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Experience with speech, language and communication needs

Ability to work collaboratively in teams

Training skills for other professionals

Education

Relevant speech and language therapy degree

Job description

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist – Band 6

We are seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work within our DLD and Speech Sound Disorders Team. The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service provides support to children with a range of communication and eating and drinking needs across Nottingham City and County.

We have an opportunity for a full‑time/part‑time/job share Band 6 Speech & Language Therapist who has a keen interest in specialising in working with children with a wide range of Speech, Language and Communication (SLCN) including DLD and SSD in community settings. It is open to experienced Band 5's or existing Band 6's.

The post involves supporting children in a variety of locations including homes, clinics, nurseries, and community venues, across Nottinghamshire.

We are a large department relative to other departments across the country. This means that there are frequent opportunities to develop skills, and we have therapists who are able to specialise in clinical areas and share their knowledge/support with less experienced therapists.

We offer excellent support networks, regular supervision, and access to internal training.

Based in a locality team, alongside colleagues, you will have recent experience of providing speech and language support in different settings, for children presenting with a range of SLCN needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise own and team caseload, including triaging incoming referrals.
• Carry out assessments and provide appropriate packages of care for children with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
• Provide training for other professionals in the area of SLCN.
• Provide support and advice for less experienced therapists/assistants.
• Work collaboratively as part of multi‑disciplinary teams.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

This advert closes on Sunday 18 Jan 2026.