Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics SALT
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 6 months (6 months fixed terms contract)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-COM2565
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broad street plaza / princess royal community health centre
- Town
- Halifax
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/10/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 11/11/2025
Employer heading
Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two whole time equivalent Band 5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our friendly and supportive Children’s Speech and Language Therapy Service on a 6-month fixed-term basis.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills working with children and young people across a range of settings, including clinics, schools, and early years environments. You will be
part of a dynamic and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that makes a real difference to children and their families.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
-Assess, diagnose, and manage children with a range of speech, language, and communication needs.
- Plan, deliver and delegate individualised, evidence-based intervention programmes.
- Work collaboratively with parents, carers, education staff, and other professionals to support each child’s communication development.
- Contribute to team meetings, case discussions, and service improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to data collection and audit as required.
-Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and continuing professional development opportunities.
About You
We are looking for a Speech and Language Therapist who is:
-Qualified and registered (or pending registration) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
-Passionate about supporting children and young people to reach their full communication potential.
-A reflective and proactive learner, keen to develop within a supportive team.
- Able to build positive relationships with families and colleagues across education and health settings.
- Flexible, organised, and confident in managing a varied caseload.
Working for our organisation
We understand that whether you’re just starting out or have plenty of experience, moving jobs can be both exciting and daunting, but you’ve made a great choice in considering joining Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hard working and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff all delivering high standards of patient care.
You will receive strong leadership, clinical supervision and regular peer support. We value commitment to professional development and training for all our staff. We are committed to continually developing and improving our service for the benefit of children and their families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team environment which champions equity, diversity and belonging in our workforce and for our patients.
-Regular supervision from a Band 7 Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist with opportunities for learning and development towards Newly Qualified Competencies
-A commitment to supporting learning and development towards RCSLT Newly Qualified Competencies.
- Separate line management and clinical supervision to support continued clinical and professional development.
-Support from Speech and Language Professional Lead
-A professionally led service that is based on evidence and data gathering.
-A structured induction process and access to both SLT and non-SLT specific peer support networks.
-Flexible working options where possible.
-Access to Trust health and wellbeing resources
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant Degree/Diploma.
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable criteria
- Member of Professional Body.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Undergraduate experience in a wide range of clinical area
- NHS or Social Service experience
- Good clinical reasoning skills
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice
- Awareness of relevant Legislation, NSF’S/ Local and National initiatives.
- Basic understanding of Clinical Governance
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
- Ability to undertake assessment and formulate treatment/management programmes with patients/clients, acting as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working at Band 5 leve
- Presentation skills
- Recent experience demonstrating ability to assess, treat and evaluate speech, language and communication difficulties in a children’s therapy service
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates positive attitude and behaviours
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with people with complex difficulties
- Recognises own limitations and have willingness to share and learn from others
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work well in a team
- Ability to make decisions and problem solve when dealing with routine situations
- Ability to organise own work and caseload
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and concentrate in conditions requiring emotional demands
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lesley Smith
- Job title
- Team leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01422 261340
- Additional information
01484 344299
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