Children's Speech and Language Therapist
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a Speech & Language Therapist looking for an opportunity to further develop your skills as part of a dynamic and supportive SLT team, on the beautiful Isle of Wight, situated a few miles off the English South Coast? Are you committed to the Speech & Language Therapy profession and keen to provide a high-quality effective service to children and families? If your answer to these questions is "yes", you could be the person or persons that we are looking for to join us on the Isle of Wight. This role requires a flexible and innovative Speech & Language Therapist to work within a dedicated Children's SLT team and is committed to supporting children and families with communication difficulties. As a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist you would be required to provide intervention and support to children with a range of communication difficulties. You would assess, diagnose, plan, deliver and implement appropriate support to meet the identified clinical needs of the child within all their contexts. You would work collaboratively with and provide training, mentoring, and coaching to parents, carers, education colleagues as well as other professionals, ensuring a well-co-ordinated and effective speech and language provision for the children and their families. Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner providing assessment, diagnosis and management to children and young people with communication disorders, within the context of the Children's Speech and Language Therapy team. To work collaboratively with colleagues ensuring multi-disciplinary care planning and intervention. To contribute in a timely fashion to the process of assessment and review for Education Health Care Plans (EHCP), Continuing NHS Funded Care, providing reports and attending multidisciplinary meetings as required. Ensure suitable communications and behaviour at all times, in line with the Trust visions and values statement. To deliver effective training programmes to parents/carers and Health, Education and Social Care colleagues. To contribute to supervision and training of Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and students. Work in collaboration with your colleagues to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare. To maintain local and national standards with regards to maintaining record keeping, activity data, and caseload management. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With a dedicated workforce exceeding 13,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire,
we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas. We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration. Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future. Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification
Qualifications
To hold relevant degree or equivalent, to be registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and maintain up to date registration. Experience
Experience of working with children with communication difficulties at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Awareness of national and local clinical guidelines for children with SEND. Experience of completing paediatric clinical assessments and evidence-based interventions. Evidence of effective working in a multidisciplinary team. Additional Criteria
Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines. Good auditory discrimination skills. Self-directed learning. Ability to work autonomously and prioritise competently. Able to supervise Therapy Assistants/Associate Practitioners. Excellent interpersonal skills -- including observation, listening and empathy skills. Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner. Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English. Professional Demeanour. Willing to work flexible hours if necessary to meet the needs of the service. Possession of clean current driving licence. Able to supervise less experienced Speech and Language Therapists. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year based on full-time hours.
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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a Speech & Language Therapist looking for an opportunity to further develop your skills as part of a dynamic and supportive SLT team, on the beautiful Isle of Wight, situated a few miles off the English South Coast? Are you committed to the Speech & Language Therapy profession and keen to provide a high-quality effective service to children and families? If your answer to these questions is "yes", you could be the person or persons that we are looking for to join us on the Isle of Wight. This role requires a flexible and innovative Speech & Language Therapist to work within a dedicated Children's SLT team and is committed to supporting children and families with communication difficulties. As a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist you would be required to provide intervention and support to children with a range of communication difficulties. You would assess, diagnose, plan, deliver and implement appropriate support to meet the identified clinical needs of the child within all their contexts. You would work collaboratively with and provide training, mentoring, and coaching to parents, carers, education colleagues as well as other professionals, ensuring a well-co-ordinated and effective speech and language provision for the children and their families. Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous practitioner providing assessment, diagnosis and management to children and young people with communication disorders, within the context of the Children's Speech and Language Therapy team. To work collaboratively with colleagues ensuring multi-disciplinary care planning and intervention. To contribute in a timely fashion to the process of assessment and review for Education Health Care Plans (EHCP), Continuing NHS Funded Care, providing reports and attending multidisciplinary meetings as required. Ensure suitable communications and behaviour at all times, in line with the Trust visions and values statement. To deliver effective training programmes to parents/carers and Health, Education and Social Care colleagues. To contribute to supervision and training of Speech and Language Therapy Assistants and students. Work in collaboration with your colleagues to ensure the delivery of high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare. To maintain local and national standards with regards to maintaining record keeping, activity data, and caseload management. About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. With a dedicated workforce exceeding 13,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire,
we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas. We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration. Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future. Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification
Qualifications
To hold relevant degree or equivalent, to be registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and maintain up to date registration. Experience
Experience of working with children with communication difficulties at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Awareness of national and local clinical guidelines for children with SEND. Experience of completing paediatric clinical assessments and evidence-based interventions. Evidence of effective working in a multidisciplinary team. Additional Criteria
Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines. Good auditory discrimination skills. Self-directed learning. Ability to work autonomously and prioritise competently. Able to supervise Therapy Assistants/Associate Practitioners. Excellent interpersonal skills -- including observation, listening and empathy skills. Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner. Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English. Professional Demeanour. Willing to work flexible hours if necessary to meet the needs of the service. Possession of clean current driving licence. Able to supervise less experienced Speech and Language Therapists. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year based on full-time hours.
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