Speech and Language Therapist

Role Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity to grow our team and are looking to appoint a Speech and Language Therapist to work as part of the mainstream offer in schools and community clinics across Leeds. You will be working across the city supporting children, young people and their families as well as school staff. You will provide assessments, interventions, coaching and modelling sessions for children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN).  You will work within a team comprising of other Speech and Language Therapists (SLTS), Specialist SLT’s, SLT Assistants and Technical Instructors. 

We have both a full-time permanent position (37.5 hours) and a part time permanent position (30 hours). A car driver is essential for these city-wide roles. You will be expected to complete your RCSLT competencies within 18 months of starting.

You will work with pre-school and school aged children with Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN). This post will involve direct work with children and families to assess and develop the child's communication skills. You would be working alongside practitioners such as Teachers, Teaching Assistant and Health Visitors in mainstream settings as well as working closely with parents/ carers in a community clinics /school. You will be provided with a mentor and a supportive mentorship programme including 121 and group meetings to guide and support you through the RCSLT competency framework to becoming an independent practitioner

We are a hardworking, forward thinking and supportive service dedicated to providing the best possible care to the children of Leeds with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). In addition to the pathways into mainstream settings ,we provide areas of specialism such as ICAN (Integrated Children’s Additional Needs Service) Hubs, School Age learning disabilities, Deaf and Hearing impairment, stammering etc. There is further information on our website about our services, training packages, resources and activities - www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/cslt

For More Information about this Job, please contact - Lindsay Pottage  lindsay.pottage@nhs.net

Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust 

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.