Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist to support children and young people with Speech, Language, and Communication needs across Leeds. This role involves assessments, interventions, and collaboration with educational staff, offering both full-time and part-time positions. A supportive mentorship programme is provided to guide new practitioners through competency development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families with SLCN.
• Ability to collaborate with educators and health professionals.
• Mentorship programme participation expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for children with SLCN.
• Work collaboratively with school staff and families.
• Complete RCSLT competencies within 18 months.

Skills

Assessment

Intervention

Coaching

Communication Skills

Education

RCSLT competencies

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to grow our team and are looking to appoint a Speech and Language Therapist to work as part of the mainstream offer in schools and community clinics across Leeds. You will be working across the city supporting children, young people, and their families, as well as school staff. Your responsibilities include providing assessments, interventions, coaching, and modelling sessions for children and young people with Speech, Language, and Communication needs (SLCN). You will work within a team comprising other Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), Specialist SLTs, SLT Assistants, and Technical Instructors.

We offer both a full-time permanent position (37.5 hours) and a part-time permanent position (30 hours). A car driver is essential for these city-wide roles. You are expected to complete your RCSLT competencies within 18 months of starting.

Main duties of the job

You will work with pre-school and school-aged children with SLCN. This involves direct work with children and families to assess and develop communication skills, working alongside practitioners such as Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Health Visitors in mainstream settings, as well as closely collaborating with parents/carers in community clinics and schools. You will be provided with a mentor and a supportive mentorship programme, including 121 and group meetings, to guide you through the RCSLT competency framework towards becoming an independent practitioner.

We are a hardworking, forward-thinking, and supportive service dedicated to providing the best possible care to the children of Leeds with SLCN. In addition to pathways into mainstream settings, we provide areas of specialism such as ICAN (Integrated Children's Additional Needs Service) Hubs, School Age Learning Disabilities, Deaf and Hearing Impairment, and Stammering. Further information about our services, training packages, resources, and activities can be found on our website: www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/cslt. For more information about this job, please contact Lindsay Pottage at [e-mail].

About us

We are part of Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust. Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the city, including home visits, local health centres, and community hospitals, in partnership with other Trusts, charities, and Leeds City Council.

Our values focus on delivering high-quality care. In our recent CQC evaluation, we were rated 'Good', with our Adult Services rated 'Outstanding' for caring. Our benefits include generous annual leave and NHS discounts. More details are available at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk.

This role is based in the UK and requires confirmation of the right to work in the UK, such as UK or Irish citizenship, EU settlement scheme, or relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work and sponsorship is not available, please consider your eligibility before applying.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description attached for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.