Senior Speech and Language Therapist

Job overview

Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Band 6

Children's Speech and Language Therapy

Full time 37.5 hrs per week

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work in a supportive, innovative and friendly team where your development is valued? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Team in Coventry. Whether you are looking for your first Band 6 role or you are already an experienced Band 6 therapist, we can offer a rewarding role with excellent opportunities for support and professional development.

You will work with children and young people aged 0–19 years, supporting a wide range of speech, language and communication needs across a variety of settings. Our therapists work collaboratively with families, education settings and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure children and young people achieve the best possible outcomes.

The Children's SLT team can offer :

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Access to a wide range of clinical specialisms
• Regular clinical & management supervision
• A supportive and compassionate team culture where your wellbeing matters
• Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance
• Access to quality improvement projects
• Regular in-service CPD sessions
• Protected non clinical time

Main duties of the job

The Children’s Speech & Language Therapy Team aims to provide a high quality service to children, young people and their families. We provide assessment, interventions, and advice to children and young people aged 0-19 with a Coventry GP. We also support children in Coventry special schools and specialist settings with an Education, Health & Care Plan. We have developed clinical pathways and a competency programme in Speech, Language, Voice , Stammering, Dysphagia, Deafness, Cleft Palate, Alternative & Augmentative Communication and young children “At Risk” of SLCN. Further information about the team can be found on our website: www.coventrychildrensslt.co.uk

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Role

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

• Assess, plan and deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Work with other speech and language therapists and speech and language therapy assistants in the team.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, education staff and health professionals.
• Work in a variety of settings across community, education and clinic.
• Deliver training to support the wider children’s workforce.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
• Participate in service development activities and quality improvement projects.
• Support less experienced colleagues, providing clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Have service wide responsibilities.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
• Is registered with the HCPC.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Values collaborative working and is keen to learn and develop professionally.
• Can work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a wider team.

Why Join Us?

At Coventry Children’s Speech and Language Therapy, we are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture. We are committed to innovation, partnership working and delivering high-quality care for children, young people and their families. Our team values compassion, collaboration, excellence and continuous learning, creating an environment where staff are encouraged to develop.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being supported to achieve your career aspirations, we would love to welcome you to our team.

Come and grow with us – helping every child find their voice

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.