Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist
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SOC 2223 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2223 Speech and language therapists Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
This post provides an exciting development opportunity for an experienced speech & language therapist to take on the clinical leadership of our SLCN pathway, including DLD.
You will be working closely with your Service Lead and the Service Manager to continue developing our SLCN pathway, and providing clinical support to the staff working on the pathway.
Alongside carrying a caseload of complex children with speech and language difficulties and suspected/diagnosed DLD you will have a day a week of protected non-clinical time for leadership duties. You will also oversee the day to day organisation and clinical leadership of our telephone advice line for families.
The SLT service supports a variety of speech, language & communication &/or dysphagia needs, covering community & specialist settings across the city & county for children & young people with developmental conditions/delay.
SLTs provide individual assessment, individual & group therapy and management, training, advice and liaison through consultative & coaching approaches, as appropriate.
SLTs work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team providing high quality, effective, accessible, person & family-centred services through tailored packages of care, training & mentoring in the most appropriate setting.
Nottingham Children's Speech & Language Therapy service is a supportive, friendly place to work and we offer excellent CPD opportunities.
Job description
The post holder will provide highly specialist clinical expertise and leadership within their specialism/setting/district, in order that children with speech, language and communication needs and their families benefit from a well-coordinated pro-active, specialist, efficient and effective speech and language therapy service.
They will also have experience of supervising SLT assistants and less experienced SLTs.
There is close support from other team members with a peer supervision programme also available. We are a large Nottinghamshire county wide service which provides opportunities to further develop specialist skills and knowledge.
You will be taking on a leadership role in the service at a really exciting time. We are currently transforming our SLT service. We are keen to innovate and develop to ensure that we are meeting the current and future needs of our children and families. We have already started the process of developing a clear vision and values for our service.
You must have a:
Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree QualificationHealth Professions Council License to Practice
We work out of a number of bases across Nottinghamshire and can offer flexibility as to where the post-holder is based. The post-holder will be required, to travel out from the base to attend training events, meetings, community visits etc. However, there has been an increase in efficiency with the opportunity for some home working , when required, and the use of digital technology allows meetings and supervision to take place via Microsoft Teams. This platform has also been used to provide individual patient assessment and management, and group education.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialist applied knowledge of working with children with SLCN/DLD
- A broad knowledge of the evidence base relating to working with children with SLCN and DLD
- Applied leadership knowledge
- Knowledge of different learning styles
- A broad-based knowledge of Speech, Language and Communication training approaches/ programmes
- Knowledge of National Policy and guidance and its impact on local practice e.g. Best Start, SEND white paper
Experience
Essential
- Working experience of managing a complex caseload of children and young people with speech, language and communication needs
- Experience of supporting students and other staff
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- Experience of working with a variety of stakeholders and influencing service delivery
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification.
- Health Professions Council - Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Teaching/training qualification
- Leadership qualification e.g. Mary Seacole
- Member of RCSLT
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication Skills
- Well organised and able to prioritise a busy workload
- Leadership skills
- Team builder and team member
- Autonomous and able to work without direct supervision
- Reflective practitioner
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- 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.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All staff should be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion as identified within the Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy and associated Equality, Diversity and Human Rights legislation
Training
Essential
- Extensive portfolio of relevant post qualification CPD including highly specialist knowledge of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
About the employer
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Speech and language therapists (SOC 2223) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~10k in sample- Median £44,824
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