Speech and Language Therapist

The closing date is 25 June 2026

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic B5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our children's SLT team.

The permanent B5 will be based in Walton (covering Chesterfield, Clowne, Eckington, Dronfield).

The FTC will be based in Clay Cross covering High Peak, Clay Cross and Bolsover.

We would welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified SLTs.

There is dedicated support from a Speech and Language Therapist , experienced in coaching and developing Speech and Language Therapists at the start of their career. Our Band 5s believe this support is invaluable and gives them the best start to working in the NHS.

You will be part of a team providing a clinical service to children and young people with communication difficulties in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients' homes. Some children may also eating, drinking, swallowing difficulties

I love the varied caseload, support from colleagues, team working with assistants & practitioners, strong leadership in the service, and good relationships with educational settings

There is lots of support available from specialists, approachable team members and good internal/external training opportunities

We have regular support on Microsoft teams chats and virtual meetings, as well as time to meet face-to-face at the office. There is a dedicated mentor for new Band 5 SLTs and a Band 5 peer support network

We mainly work in local educational settings, using a collaborative approach to support families and keyworkers to understand their children's needs and how best to support them.

This involves direct assessment, as well as providing programmes and implementing environmental strategies.

We are a welcoming and caring team with excellent support structures in place for all colleagues.

• Recognised SLT degree, in place or imminently to be awarded
• HCPC registered or applied for

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Good presentation skills, written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team player and work with others
• Experience of independent assessment and management of dysphagia
• Experience of coaching/mentoring others
• Understanding of/experience with AAC aids, programmes, devices

• Relevant experience including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder and Dysfluency
• In-depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for client group
• Experience of working in a range of children's settings, eg day nursery, schools, playgroups

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.