Speech and Language Therapist

St Elizabeth's College; Much Hadham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' holiday + bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme and well

Job summary

St Elizabeth's Centre in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist to join a busy multidisciplinary team. Band 5 (or 6) level depending on experience, offering a supportive environment with ongoing professional development.

You will assess, treat and support individuals with complex communication and swallowing needs, managing a clinical caseload and contributing to EHCPs. A rewarding role with opportunities for specialist training and career progression.

Job description

Speech & Language Therapist - Band 5

Location: Much Hadham, Hertfordshire

Salary: £32,985 - £39,736 per annum

Monday - Friday | 37.5hrs per week | Permanent

Following continued growth and internal development across St Elizabeth's, we are expanding our teams and welcoming new colleagues to support our vibrant and diverse community.

Build a Rewarding Career in Specialist Speech & Language Therapy!

Are you a newly qualified Speech & Language Therapist ready to begin your career in a supportive multidisciplinary environment?

Or are you an experienced clinician looking to further develop your specialist skills within complex needs, learning disabilities, autism, and communication support?

At St Elizabeth's Centre, we are seeking a passionate and motivated Speech & Language Therapist to join our specialist therapy team. We welcome applications from clinicians suitable for Band 5 or 6 level roles, depending on experience and expertise.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative setting where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children, young people, and adults with complex communication and neurological needs.

About the Role

You will provide assessment, intervention, and support for individuals with a wide range of communication and swallowing needs, working as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

• Manage and prioritise a clinical caseload
• Deliver specialist assessments and therapy programmes
• Support individuals with speech, language, communication, and/or dysphagia needs
• Develop communication strategies and personalised intervention plans
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, PBS Practitioners, Education, and Care teams
• Provide advice, training, and support to families and staff teams
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, clinical reports, and multidisciplinary planning
• Support service development and contribute to evidence-based practice

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate therapists who are committed to delivering person-centred care and developing their clinical expertise.

• Degree in Speech & Language Therapy
• HCPC registration (or pending registration for Band 5 applicants)
• Membership of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive practice

What We Offer

• Structured induction and clinical supervision
• Supportive mentorship and CPD opportunities
• Opportunities for specialist training and career progression
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working
• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful impact every day
• Beautiful countryside working environment with on-site facilities

Why Join St Elizabeth's?

• From 27 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Be part of a values-driven charity making a meaningful difference
• Ongoing professional development and specialist training
• Influence the development of high-quality clinical practice across services
• A beautiful working environment with free on-site parking
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Free on-site parking
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Safeguarding & inclusion

St Elizabeth's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. Some of our positions involve regulated activity relevant to vulnerable children, adults, and young people. It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in a regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group. Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People.