Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Children's Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 25 January 2026

Job summary

We have two exciting opportunities for a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to come and join our team on the Isle of Wight

One role is a fixed term, 12 month contract for 15 hours a week and the second role is a permanent contract for 22.5 hours per week

The post holder is responsible for providing high quality, evidenced-based assessment, treatment and management for children with communication difficulties within a community setting

The post holder will work closely with our multidisciplinary team, children's services, preschools and schools. This can involve attending case conferences, joint appointments and providing education and training as required

The post holder is responsible for supervision of speech and language therapy assistants and students

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work at a specialist level to deliver assessment, differential diagnosis, interpretation, treatment and management to children with communication difficulties within the context of the community Paediatric Speech and language Therapy Service

To work collaboratively with colleagues ensuring multidisciplinary care planning and intervention

To contribute in a timely fashion to the process of assessment and review for EHCP (Education Healthcare Plan) of SEN, providing specialist reports and attending multidisciplinary meetings as required

To deliver effective training programmes to parents/carers and professionals

To contribute to supervision and training for the team including supporting newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and students

To maintain local and national standards with regards to maintaining good record keeping, caseload management and keeping up to date with mandatory training

To work within the recognised guidelines and legal requirements for paediatric care and SLT provision e.g. Education Act, Code of Practice, Child Protection

To maintain evidenced based knowledge through their own learning as well as in-service training, SLT CPD programme and external courses

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-CFS-10124

Job locations

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant degree and to be registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), and maintain registration

Desirable

Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and relevant CEN's
Evidence of post graduate training
Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

Specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for children (0-19 years) with communication difficulties
Knowledge of national and local policies and procedures relevant to specialist role
Experience of developing and delivering training internally and externally
Good understanding of clinical governance and information management
Evidence of good organisational skills and time management
Experience of supervising students or newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists or assistants

Desirable

Experience working in specialist areas e.g. speech sound disorders, cleft palate, selective mutism
Participation in Quality Improvement projects or research

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant degree and to be registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), and maintain registration

Desirable

Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and relevant CEN's
Evidence of post graduate training
Evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

Specialist knowledge of assessments and interventions for children (0-19 years) with communication difficulties
Knowledge of national and local policies and procedures relevant to specialist role
Experience of developing and delivering training internally and externally
Good understanding of clinical governance and information management
Evidence of good organisational skills and time management
Experience of supervising students or newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists or assistants

Desirable

Experience working in specialist areas e.g. speech sound disorders, cleft palate, selective mutism
Participation in Quality Improvement projects or research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)