Highly Specialist SLT - Resolution & Reconciliation

Job overview

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Children and Young People's (CYP) Therapies Service.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career--developing your leadership potential while continuing to grow your specialist clinical skills? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

As part of our service transformation, we are extending our suppport for families of children with Education Health and Care Plans through our Resolution and Reconciliation Team. This post is designed to provide high-quality, therapeutic support for CYP with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and develop relationships with families and settings following SEND Appeals.

We are looking for 2 motivated and experienced Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists to join our growing team of therapists and therapy assistants. This role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis and will involve supporting CYP across Hertfordshire (base can be agreed for successful candidate).

If you're passionate about making a real difference in children's lives and working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.

*Proposed interview date: 04-July- 2025*

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff.

Your role will include:

• Extending the service’s support for CYP and their families following SEND appeals through the delivery of therapy provision
• Multidisciplinary working and working closely with Local Authority leads.
• Carrying out in depth assessments, providing reports and acting as a Witness at SEND appeal tribunals.
• Working closely with the Resolution and Reconciliation Lead, including deputising when requested.
• Supporting less experienced therapists to deliver interventions and contribute to annual reviews for children with SEND appeals or following resolution.

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our staff to grow, thrive and feel connected—professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect:

• Half-termly group supervision and regular peer support
• Dedicated managerial supervision and a structured appraisal process
• CPD opportunities, including bitesize tutorials and peer review
• A supportive two-week induction with time to observe and shadow team members
• Access to a named buddy to help you settle into the team

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full overview of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated clinician with strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills. You'll be a team player with the confidence to work autonomously and advocate for the needs of CYP. You'll provide professional and managerial supervision to less experienced colleagues, supporting their development and confidence.

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of £1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).

A full, valid driving licence and regular access to a car for business purposes is essential (unless you are covered under the Equality Act 2010).

HCT encourages all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, in line with current guidance, to help protect our patients, communities, and colleagues.

Interview date set for: 4th July 2025