Speech and Language Therapist: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Are you a speech and language therapist looking for a Band 6 role working with children in our supportive and progressive NHS team? We are expanding our team of Band 6 therapists to enable us to enhance our delivery of the SEND White Paper’s new Experts at Hand model, in early years settings and in schools. We have a number of new roles, based in the West and East of the county.

What do you need to know about us?

We’re a Balanced System service – we work in an evidence-based way at a universal, targeted and specialist level; delivering an Experts at Hand model already.

We are a supportive team, working together in schools and settings

We invest in the professional development of our staff

We have excellent admin support with two main bases

All our team are well equipped to do their job – we invest in resources/equipment, so we all have what we need on a day-to-day basis

This is a full time post

We have positions available within our Catshill and Franche Clinics.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

What are the potential opportunities within this role?

Working in our early years and school age team supporting the delivery of our Experts at Hand link therapist service, including the development of a link therapist service for all early years settings

Developing clinical knowledge and skills in a range of areas, including working at a universal, targeted and specialist level in schools and settings

Working alongside and learning from highly experienced therapists – we are a mature Balanced System service, with 15 years of place-based working and ease of access for children and their families

Delivering training – both formal such as Language for Learning and ELSEC training and informal on the job training in schools and settings

Supporting less experienced therapists and developing skills in mentorship

This might be the role for you if you:

Are a current Band 5 looking to develop your skills at Band 6

Are looking for a supportive team with opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge and skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RCSLT Certificate to Practice
• Registered Member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists
• HCPC Registered
• Evidence of CPD relevant to current role
• Attainment of a degree or equivalent, giving eligibility to practice as a Speech and Language Therapist

Experience

Essential

• Experienced generalist across a range of community and school settings
• Experience of working collaboratively with health and education colleagues
• Experience delivering training to education and health colleagues

Knowledge

Essential

• Assessment of speech, language and communication difficulties, differential diagnosis of SLCN
• Knowledge of therapy interventions

Desirable

• Knowledge of The Balanced System approach and framework and what implementation of this looks like in speech and language therapy services, schools and settings

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English both verbally and in writing

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Able to travel efficiently to meet the needs of the job – travelling from setting to setting

Closing Date: 15 October 2026