Speech and Language Therapist - Childrens

Jarrodean Personnel Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consultancy is seeking a Speech & Language Therapist for a full-time role on the beautiful Island of Guernsey. The position involves assessing and treating school-aged children with communication challenges in collaboration with local educational institutions. Candidates should have full HCPC registration and relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary and an annual bonus, along with numerous benefits including relocation payment and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Higher-than-UK salary

Annual bonus of £1,605

Relocation payment of £5,000

Generous annual leave up to 42 days

Flat 20% income tax

Qualifications

• Full HCPC registration as a Speech & Language Therapist.
• Current experience in school-age settings with parents/carers.
• Ability to manage tasks flexibly while prioritizing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat children with speech and language difficulties.
• Collaborate with educational institutions.
• Deliver services mainly in community settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

HCPC registration

Membership of the RCSLT

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably‑experienced Speech & Language Therapists to join the Children and Family Community Services team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

Applications are invited from suitably‑experienced Speech & Language Therapists to join the Children and Family Community Services team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. The team comprises a Band 8 Manager (who holds a caseload), three Band 7 and two Band 6 Therapists, supported by two assistants providing a comprehensive SLT service to all Children up to 19 years old across the Island of Guernsey also to the smaller islands of Alderney and Sark. You will ideally bring some post‑registration experience but the Service is open to supporting a newly‑qualified Therapist who can amply demonstrate commitment to the role.

This is a full‑time 37.5 hour per week role, with options for flexible working to suit both the employee, and the needs of the service.

Overview

The Service works closely with the 13 Primary, four Secondary and two SEN Schools across Guernsey, and one in Alderney which comprise 60% of the caseload of over 400 children with 40% from Pre‑schools. You will assess, diagnose, treat and discharge preschool and school aged children referred with speech, language and communication difficulties. The current wait time is 10 weeks for school‑age referrals and a drop‑in service for pre‑school. The majority of the service is delivered in the community with links to the acute hospital as may be required. This is an established, close‑knit and supportive team committed to development and sharing expertise, with the opportunity to expand on areas of specialism that are of personal interest with a sufficient training budget to support development as needed.

Benefits of working in Guernsey include:

• A higher‑than‑UK salary.
• An annual bonus of £1,605.
• A flat rate 20% income tax.
• No Council tax or VAT.
• A relocation payment of £5,000* and a generous four year allowance for private rental accommodation*.
• A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.

Person requirements

• Speech & Language Therapist with full HCPC registration and membership of the RCSLT.
• Current or recent post‑registration experience in school‑age environments and working with parents/carers.
• Specific experience with Speech Sounds Disorders would be an advantage.
• We are able to consider newly‑qualified applicants who can amply demonstrate the qualities of the role.
• Ability to work as a member of a small team and independently.
• A high level of written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage own time and prioritise tasks whilst maintaining a flexible approach to work.
• A current driving licence.

Additional information

Full job description is available upon application. Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The Guernsey Band 6 salary range is £46,152 to £62,310 plus an annual bonus of £1,605. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS or Local Authority service for annual leave and sick leave. The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain’s finest and best‑kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter’s Port, the island’s capital. This unique integrated Health and Social Care service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island’s acute hospital complex, and supporting children in the wider community. The States of Guernsey provides an excellent Speech & Language Therapy Service, reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.

For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com. If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.