Development Post - Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 to Band 7)

Job summary

Development Post - Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6 to Band 7)

Adult Neurodevelopmental Service

Location: Coventry and Warwickshire

Hours: 30 Hours

Are you a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist with a passion for neurodevelopmental practice? Are you seeking a development pathway that will support you to grow into a senior clinical role? Our Adult Neurodevelopmental Service is excited to offer a development post for a motivated SLT to progress from Band 6 to Band 7, dependent on completion of a structured competency framework. Our multidisciplinary Adult Neurodevelopmental Service supports adults with ADHD, Autism, and related neurodevelopmental needs. We provide diagnostic assessments, post-diagnostic support, and evidence-based interventions to help individuals thrive in daily life.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• A registered Speech and Language Therapist with HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.

• Passionate about supporting neurodivergent adults.

• Confident working independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

• Motivated to develop advanced clinical skills and take on leadership responsibilities.

• Committed to reflective practice, continuous learning, and person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

About the ServiceThe Role

This development post offers a supported pathway from Band 6 to Band 7 responsibilities.

Band 6 Responsibilities

As a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist, you will:

• Hold and manage an intervention caseload for adults with ADHD and Autism.

• Provide individualised communication interventions

• Deliver evidence-based interventions aimed at communication, social interaction, and functional skills.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical formulations.

• Participate in service development initiatives and audit activity.

• Receive structured supervision and training to support development toward Band 7 competencies.

Band 7 Responsibilities (on successful progression)

Once competencies are achieved, you will transition into a Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist role, where you will:

• Lead on diagnostic assessments for Autism and/or ADHD as part of the MDT.

• Provide advanced clinical expertise and contribute to diagnostic formulation.

• Act as a Clinical Lead for the SLT pathway within the neurodevelopmental service.

• Offer clinical supervision to junior staff, students, and support workers.

• Lead service improvement projects and contribute to strategic planning.

• Represent the service at local and regional professional forums.

Experience with neurodevelopmental populations is desirable but not essential--training and development will be provided.

About us

At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.

We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.

These include:

generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us

excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more

salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more

discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes

wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more

staff networks and support groups

We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see both the Band 6 and Band 7 job descriptions.

What We Offer

• A clear, supported Band 6 Band 7 development pathway.

• Regular clinical supervision and CPD opportunities.

• Access to specialist training in Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessment.

• A friendly, innovative MDT committed to high-quality care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Further training and experience in specialist area to Masters level or equivalent
• Significant post graduate training in relevant to the role
• Current Registration with Health Professions Council without restriction

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• An excellent understanding of the specific contribution of Speech and Language Therapists in Specialist Learning Disability and Autism services.
• Ability to demonstrate team building, leadership and organisational skills
• Demonstrates an understanding and ability to practice in a person-centred way within community and inpatient settings.
• Knowledge in developing and delivering specialist clinical interventions e.g. PBS within Specialist Learning Disability and Autism services.
• Demonstrates an understanding of clinical and management supervision skills
• Knowledge of assessment and treatment services and the specialist role of Speech and Language Therapists.

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of experience in working in Learning disability and/or Autism services or Mental Health Services.
• Significant experience in working in specialist community or Inpatient Learning Disability ,Autism services
• Competence with clients with complex needs.
• Experience of supervising registered and/or non-registered staff.
• Experience of delivering and receiving clinical supervision.

Additional information

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).