# Specialist Speech & Language Therapist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Brighton
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Speech and Language Therapist
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Pro rata Per Annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 18.75 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-08T10:51:20.331Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Chichester/Sussex_Community_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Specialist_Speech_Language_Therapist_Preschool_Complex_Needs/Specialist_Speech_Language_Therapist_Preschool_Complex_Needs-v8140256
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8140256?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Come and join our supportive and friendly speech and language therapy team in Chichester locality which is on the beautiful West Sussex coast, with easy access to Portsmouth, Brighton, London and the South Downs.

Due to the retirement of the current postholder we are seeking a therapist to join our busy Preschool Complex Needs Team who work within a child development centre and across preschool settings. We are looking for a confident therapist who is ready to build on their previous B5/6 experience with preschool children with complex needs, especially in the field of autism, and who is eager to make a positive contribution to our hardworking team.

You will be led and supported by our highly experienced and approachable clinical lead who will share with you their passion for delivering clinical excellence. In addition to opportunities for CPD we have a clear supervision structure.

If this sounds like your ideal job please call us!

### Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing your own  caseload, providing assessment, therapy,  advice and training as required, you will also have the opportunity to work closely with our Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.  An ability to develop strong working relationships with  other health and early years education staff is essential.

Please note: Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules, this role may not be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered. Candidates requiring sponsorship should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

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### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assess and manage your own caseload of preschool children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder.

To provide advice to other professionals and parents in order to support the needs of children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder.

To liaise with other agencies and services e.g. preschools, social care, and voluntary agencies.

To advise and provide clinical support to other therapists.

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of independently managing a clinical caseload
- Working in partnership with parents, teachers and other carers/support workers
- Experience of working within a relevant specialist area and developing specialist packages of care.
- Inter-agency planning, consultation and working
- Experience of a range of caseload management and prioritisation systems

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Qualification/MRCSL
- HCPC Registration

**Desirable**

- Membership of RCSLT

### Skills and knowledge

**Essential**

- Excellent interpersonal skills/oral & written communication
- Competent IT skills
- Well established knowledge of assessment tools relevant to client group
- Well established knowledge of a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to client group.
- Good negotiation, problem-solving and organisational skills
- Excellent analytical and reflection skills

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 352.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10438845)
- [person specification (pdf, 352.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10438846)
- [staff benefits brochure (pdf, 484.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2262)
- [easy read application form (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2435)
- [about sussex community nhs foundation trust (pdf, 632.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2743)
- [applicants guide to the use of generative ai in applications (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2971)

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