Speech & Language Therapist - Children's Service
The closing date is 24 August 2025
Job summary
This post is only open to current employees of the Trust.
Are you a speech and language therapist looking for a Band 6 role working with children in our supportive and progressive NHS team?
What do you need to know about us?
Were a Balanced System service we work in an evidence-based way at a universal, targeted and specialist level.
We are a supportive team, working together in schools and settings
We invest in the professional development of our staff
We have excellent admin support with two main bases
All our team are well equipped to do their job we invest in resources/equipment, so we all have what we need on a day-to-day basis
None of our team were redeployed during the pandemic and we were back to face-to-face work in Sept 2020 with new investment from our commissioners to support children disadvantaged by the pandemic
This is a full time post
Main duties of the job
What are the potential opportunities within this role?
Working in our school age team supporting the delivery of our named therapist service and additional services in schools
Working with children with complex needs and SEND in mainstream and special schools, delivering enhanced packages of support commissioned by the Local Authority
Developing your expertise in AAC
Developing clinical knowledge and skills in a range of areas, including working at a universal, targeted and specialist level in schools
Delivering training both formal and informal
Supporting less experienced therapists and developing skills in mentorship
This might be the role for you if you:
Are a current Band 5 looking to develop your skills at Band 6
Are looking for a supportive team with opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge and skills
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
Date posted
01 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9798-1577
Job locations
Catshill Clinic
17 The Dock
Catshill
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0NJ
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Catshill Clinic
17 The Dock
Catshill
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0NJ
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
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