Job overview

 Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist 

• Are you a newly qualified Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) looking for your first post?
• Or an experienced Band 5 looking for a new opportunity and challenge?
• Are you looking to develop your skills, working in a range of clinical and educational settings?
• Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with a wide range of clinical needs?

If you answered yes, we have got the perfect role for you!

Children & Young People’s Therapies at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT) are looking to recruit to enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 5 SLTs, who wish to extend their skills/experiences, with a view moving to a Band 6 post on transition to full clinical autonomy.  We currently have posts based in Hertford/Waltham Cross, Watford.     

Main duties of the job

As a Band 5 SLT, you will provide assessment and intervention to children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs.  You will work across a variety of settings, from mainstream schools/ early years settings, to Children’s community settings, including community clinics. 

You will work collaboratively with education staff within settings, and you may also have the opportunity to work within special school settings alongside experience therapists.  You will have opportunity to develop your clinical skills in areas such as ASD, DLD and speech disorders, and cleft palate.

We have an excellent reputation for the support we provide to new graduates and returners.   We offer:

• A 2 week induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow colleagues
• Regular clinical supervision as well as contact with your manager
• Access to a range of learning opportunities e.g. bitesize tutorials and CENs, including ASD and DLD
• Regular access to a Band 5 peer support group and a buddy
• A well-established appraisal system
• Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver evidence based episodes of care
• Joint working and second opinions from clinical specialists within the service

Working for our organisation

Working for HCT comes with a host of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. These include:

• Generous annual leave (27 days rising to 33)
• Flexible working arrangements to help balance personal and professional life, including generous carers leave (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support for personal or work-related issues
• Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes to make your commute healthier or easier
• Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts on a wide range of shopping, holidays, and services
• Health and wellbeing support, including free flu jabs, Physiotherapy referrals, eye care vouchers, and regular wellness clinics
• Occupational Pension Scheme with competitive benefits
• Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlements

In addition to the basic salary, the posts attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).

We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to apply.

Don’t Miss Out

If there’s high interest in this role, we may close applications earlier than the advertised deadline — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

You’ve taken a fantastic first step by considering HCT. We’re excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our team and taking the next step in your journey with us.