Speech and Language Therapist - Band 5
Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Part time 30 hrs per week
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work in a supportive, innovative and friendly team where your development is valued? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Team in Coventry. Whether you are a newly qualified therapist looking for your first post or an experienced Band 5 seeking a new challenge, we can offer a rewarding role with excellent opportunities for support and professional development.
You will work with children and young people aged 0–19 years, supporting a wide range of speech, language and communication needs across a variety of settings. Our therapists work collaboratively with families, education settings and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure children and young people achieve the best possible outcomes.
The Children’s Speech & Language Therapy Team aims to provide a high quality service to children, young people and their families. We provide assessment, interventions, and advice to children and young people aged 0-19 with a Coventry GP. We also support children in Coventry special schools and specialist settings with an Education, Health & Care Plan. We have developed clinical pathways and a competency programme in Speech, Language, Voice , Stammering, Dysphagia, Deafness, Cleft Palate, Alternative & Augmentative Communication and young children “At Risk” of SLCN.
Further information about the team can be found on our website: www.coventrychildrensslt.co.uk
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
staff networks and support groups
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
What We Can Offer You
A comprehensive induction programme.
Structured support for Newly Qualified Practitioners, including regular clinical supervision/mentoring.
Access to a wide range of clinical specialisms.
Regular management supervision.
Opportunities to develop skills in delivering assessments, interventions and training.
A supportive and compassionate team culture where your wellbeing matters.
Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance.
Access to quality improvement projects, service development initiatives and continuing professional development opportunities.
Regular in-service CPD sessions.
Protected non clinical time.
Support to achieve RCSLT Newly Qualified Therapist competencies if required
The Role
As a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist, you will:
Assess, plan and deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
Work with other speech and language therapists and speech and language therapy assistants in the team.
Work in partnership with parents, carers, education staff and health professionals.
Work in a variety of settings across community, education and clinic.
Contribute to training and supporting the wider children’s workforce.
Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
Participate in service development activities and quality improvement projects.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
Holds a recognised qualification in Speech and Language Therapy.
Is registered with the HCPC.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Is enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.
Values collaborative working and is keen to learn and develop professionally.
Can work independently whilst also contributing positively as part of a wider team.
Why Join Us?
At Coventry Children’s Speech and Language Therapy, we are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture. We are committed to innovation, partnership working and delivering high-quality care for children, young people and their families. Our team values compassion, collaboration, excellence and continuous learning, creating an environment where staff are encouraged to develop.
If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference while being supported to achieve your career aspirations, we would love to welcome you to our team.
Come and grow with us – helping every child find their voice.
