# Advanced Practitioner Level 1 Speech and Language Therapist Band 7 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-practitioner-level-1-speech-and-language-therapist-band-7/622284ee-8494-45f7-88c1-cba66612775d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-practitioner-level-1-speech-and-language-therapist-band-7/622284ee-8494-45f7-88c1-cba66612775d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Bangor Community Hospital, Main Building - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £47,810 - £54,710 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-09-03T16:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-20T13:30:51.113Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/48782/sehsctadvanced-practitioner-level-1-speech-and-language-therapist-band-7 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMUE3OTJEMjE5OTVBMEU3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://setrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Trustwide (SEHSCT) - Location: Bangor Community Hospital, Main Building - Salary: Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 20/08/26 - Closes: Thu, 03 September 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE Advanced AHP Practitioner Level 1 Lead Speech and Language Therapist ### BAND 7 DIRECTORATE Primary Care and Older People Service INITIAL LOCATION Bangor Community Hospital REPORTS TO Clinical and Service Lead for Community Clinic ACCOUNTABLE TO Lead Professional Speech and Language Therapist for South Eastern Trust ### JOB SUMMARY The post holder will work as an Advanced Practitioner Level 1 Speech and Language Therapist within the SLT Children’s Community Service. To be responsible for/contribute to the operational management of the Community Clinic / Clinics. The post holder will practice autonomously, providing highly specialist clinical expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, management and discharge of children and young people (CYP) with a broad range of speech, language and communication needs, associated with Learning difficulties, Developmental Language Disorder, Significant Speech Sound Disorder and ASD. The post holder will have a clinical caseload. ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES To be responsible for comprehensive, specialist, holistic assessment, diagnosis, prioritisation, treatment and discharge of CYP within the client group, in partnership with parents/carers and relevant Health/Educational professionals. To promote and develop a collaborative approach in the management of these groups of children and young people as the post will have a strong emphasis on inter-agency working, particularly with Education. Be proactive in clinical decision making underpinned by an advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge. To be responsible for the planning and management of the caseload in conjunction with the clinical and service lead and other senior staff as appropriate. To refer children to Specialist Speech and Language Therapists as appropriate, for further specialist assessment and advice, in liaison with Clinical and Service lead. To ensure close working with colleagues within Health, Education and Early Years in the planning and implementation of joint programmes. To provide a point of reference for other professionals as appropriate. To be proactive in the research and application of evidence-based practice to ensure communication supportive environments, which maximise children and young people’s communication skills and learning opportunities. Professional, operational and clinical supervision will be provided by the Speech and Language Therapy Clinical and Service Lead for Community Clinics. The post holder must be prepared to undertake further training as required. Clinical and Professional Responsibilities To monitor and evaluate outcomes of clinical practice and co-operate with the Clinical and Service Lead and other senior staff in the development of efficient and effective models of clinical intervention and service delivery. To develop and extend a level of advanced professional knowledge, clinical practice and expertise relevant to the specified populations. To work in partnership with other professionals, parent and carers in the delivery of a SLT service which is sensitive to the needs of the specified group of children and young people. To be responsible for the transfer of children and young people to other Speech and Language Therapy children’s services and vice versa. To have responsibility for ensuring robust governance within the Speech and Language Therapy clinics. To support, guide and supervise less experienced staff to develop their competencies. To plan, design, deliver and evaluate training programmes to parents, carers, teachers, support assistants and other professionals. To be responsible for the triaging of referrals to the relevant Speech and Language Therapy service as and when required. To engage in PPI (Personal and Public Involvement) and co-production as a means of developing and delivering services. Participate in the induction and training for SLTs and SLTAs as required To provide second opinion to other Speech and Language Therapy staff across South Eastern Trust as appropriate. To provide advice to Clinical and Service Lead regarding the development of services for the client group. To work closely alongside and provide specialist Speech and Language Therapy advice and training to other professionals within Education and Health, parents/carers, voluntary agencies and Speech and Language colleagues as required. To work in collaboration with Education and Health staff in designing and implementing therapy programmes for individual children as required and to provide reports/attend review meetings in schools, as required To assist the clinical and service lead in the identification of, and take delegated responsibility for, the development and implementation of policies, standard setting, audits and evaluation of service developments within the clinical area. To provide appropriate advice reports in relation to the Education (NI) Order 1996 and Code of Practice (DENI) within specified time scales. To adhere to the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists Professional Standards To adhere to Heath and Care Professions Council (H.C.P.C.) standards. To be accountable for one’s own professional actions, recognise professional boundaries and seek advice as appropriate. To provide clinical placements for all undergraduate students and Speech and Language Therapy Students from Year 1 up to and including Year 3. To be responsible for continued personal and professional development. To complete R.C.S.L.T. CPD annually and copy to line Manager. To attend and participate in Staff Forums, Team Meetings, Project Meetings and Quality Evidence days as appropriate. To attend and participate in clinical excellence networks (CEN) specific to the specialist clinical areas of work as appropriate. To liaise with other relevant Health and Social Services staff, Education staff, and non-statutory organisations. To initiate and participate in case conferences as required. To participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal with the Clinical and Service Lead. Leadership and Managerial responsibilities both within an operational and strategic context To inspire and demonstrate leadership qualities through delivery of specialist advice, working with others, demonstration of personal qualities, continuous service improvement and setting direction. To manage change through strategic thinking, use of negotiating skills, self awareness and effective communication. To act as a role model, providing leadership to the team and promoting the Trust HSC values and behaviours. To take responsibility for the operational management of Community Clinics as delegated by the Clinical and Service lead as and when required. To be responsible for maintenance of records and completion of administrative tasks necessary for operational management of the service. To take responsibility for the operational management of the relevant caseloads as delegated by Clinical and Service Lead. To collect and submit clinical statistics as required by the Trust Speech and Language Therapy Lead Professional. To regularly undertake audit and service evaluation to inform service improvement. To lead and contribute to a range of audit and evaluation strategies which informs education and learning. When required support and facilitate colleagues in research and clinical audit in order to improve effectiveness and quality of patient care. To provide professional advice to the clinical and service lead on issues relating to clinical and social care governance. To adhere to the Trust policies and procedures regarding information governance. To contribute to the Speech and Language Therapy Department business planning process, as appropriate. To ensure adherence to the clinical and social care governance guidelines within the Speech and Language Therapy team and inform the clinical and Service Lead of any issues. To adhere to the Trust Complaints Procedure To support, guide and delegate duties to less experienced staff or administrative staff as appropriate. To participate in recruitment and selection procedures as appropriate. To promote the Speech and Language Therapy Service through competent, efficient and effective work practices. To adhere to the departmental standards and procedures which outline the minimum quality standards expected from Speech and Language Therapy staff to their client group. To adhere to the Trust’s policy on continuous quality improvement. To contribute to in-service training throughout the Trust and to contribute to lectures, seminars and conferences as requested. To critically analyse research findings and their implications for practice. As appropriate disseminate evidence based practice and audit findings through local and/or regional presentations to professional groups. To follow the Trust’s Research Committee requirements and the R.C.S.L.T.’s Guidelines for Research as laid down in the Code of Professional Conduct. To maintain up to date skills and knowledge relevant to the profession and specialist area by engaging in a range of relevant learning and development activities and through the review and evaluation of current research and evidence base/national guidelines on practice. To take advantage of education and training opportunities in line with CPD and to promote culture of CPD within the team. To advocate and contribute to continuous learning and development, evidence-based practice and succession planning. To identify and address the training needs of others in the child’s environment e.g. teacher, classroom assistant, parent. To be aware of current legislation and policies in relation to the post To be accountable to the Clinical and Service Lead and other relevant staff with regard to all resources. To advise the Clinical and Service Lead of training required for less experienced staff and assistants. To be responsible for the selection, care and maintenance of equipment and test materials and advise the Clinical and Service Lead of any requirements. To carry out any other designated duties which may be required relating to the particular needs of the service and work within any other Speech and Language Therapy department within Children’s service as required. ### HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Trust supports and promotes a culture of collective leadership where those who have responsibility for managing other staff: Establish and promote a supportive, fair and open culture that encourages and enables all parts of the team to have clearly aligned goals and objectives, to meet the required performance standards and to achieve continuous improvement in the services they deliver. Ensure access to skills and personal development through appropriate training and support. Promote a culture of openness and honesty to enable shared learning. Encourage and empower others in their team to achieve their goals and reach their full potential through regular supportive conversation and shared decision making. Adhere to and promote Trust policy and procedure in all staffing matters, participating as appropriate in a way which underpins Trust values. ### GENERAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust’s Raising Concerns Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. All employees of the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the \[org name\] policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand. eHealth The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role. Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. PPI_leaflet.pdf (hscni.net) August 2026 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE Advanced Practitioner Level 1 Lead Speech and Language Therapist DEPARTMENT Speech and Language Therapy Department SALARY Band 7 ### HOURS 37.5 Ref No: 55843093 ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Experience & Qualification Applicants must have a minimum of five years recent, relevant postgraduate clinical experience of which 3 must be at band 6 with children and young people with a range of Speech, Language and Communication difficulties. Advanced training and experience of communication and associated disorders within the client group at postgraduate level e.g. Msc or equivalent Advanced training and/or experience of working with children with speech sound disorders Advanced training and experience of therapeutic approaches to support language development within the client group e.g. Hanen, Derbyshire Language Scheme Knowledge and experience of training approaches with parents and carers e.g. Hanen, Elklan, and evidence of involvement in the planning, delivery and evaluation of training to parents, carers and others Shortlisting by Application Form Registration Professional qualifications required by Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Current registration of R.C.S.L.T and license to practice. Current registration of Health Care Professional Council Professional indemnity insurance. Other Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities Knowledge of minimum quality standards of speech and language therapy practice as outlined by RCSLT and HCPC. Experience designing, delivering and evaluating training packages to parents/ carers and other professionals Knowledge of the Education (NI) Order 1996 and Code of Practice (DENI) with good understanding of the Northern Ireland Curriculum and how learning difficulties and communication difficulties impact on this. An understanding of current research in the areas associated with the specified client group. Demonstrates ability to be a good team member using excellent interpersonal skills and assuming leadership responsibilities. Highly developed skills in negotiation, problem solving skills, analysis and reflection. Excellent presentation skills, both written and verbal to include ability for succinct clinical note taking. Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills. Evidence of personal and professional development and commitment to continuing professional development. Willingness to try innovative approaches. Interview / Test Knowledge Well established knowledge of a broad range assessment tools relevant to the specialist client group. Knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the specialist client group). In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions and programmes e.g. Nuffield Programme, Colourful Semantics, Cued Articulation. Shape Coding and an ability to compare and contrast relative benefits. Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit. A knowledge of how to use outcome measures to evaluate intervention. Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the specialist client group) and for multidisciplinary working Knowledge of standards of record keeping. As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. To access a copy of the Access NI Code of Practice, please Click here The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has guidance on the Recruitment of People with Criminal Convictions. To access a copy of this guidance, please Click Here Protecting and using your information To access a copy of the Trust’s Data Protection Policy Statement, Click Here ### THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ### Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. Request for recognition of previous service with non-direct NHS/HSC organisations towards starting salary and incremental credit must be made via the Retained Recruitment team within 3 months from commencement of employment. Requests made after 3 months will not be considered. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance. All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.