Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist

We are delighted to offer several exciting opportunities for enthusiastic Band 6 Speech and Language Therapists to join our service across Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale.

We are a friendly, supportive team with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. This is an exciting time to join us, as we are currently leading a number of service improvements and transformation initiatives. Successful candidates will play an active role in shaping and developing our evolving services.

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities and are passionate advocates for the needs of children, young people and their families. As a Specialist Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, you will manage a designated caseload with support from senior clinicians, while also contributing to the supervision, support and training of colleagues.

If you are motivated, adaptable and passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The role places a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, innovation and collaborative working across the multiple agencies and specialties involved in supporting children effectively. You will work closely with families, education staff and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, child-centred care and contribute to ongoing service development.

Main duties of the job

Interviews will take place on the 19th June.

These roles provide the opportunity to work across a variety of settings, including educational environments, clinics and family homes, supporting children and young people with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs.

Specialised Assessment and Management: Conduct specialised speech and language therapy assessments and manage a specific group of patients within a defined clinical specialty.

Treatment for Complex Conditions: Assess, treat, and provide specialist advice for patients with complex conditions.

Autonomous Practice: Work independently, handling a caseload of patients with complex physical, psychological, and cognitive needs

Support and Training: Offer support, specialised advice, and training to junior staff and students

Resource and Information: Act as a resource within the department and provide specialised information and advice regarding patients in the clinical group.

Documentation and Service Improvement: Maintain records, contribute to business-related information for service development and priorities, initiate evidence-based audits and projects for clinical practice improvement.

Flexibility and Collaboration: Work flexibly within the department, respond to service needs, and support colleagues dealing with the patient group.

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We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.