Job Description

Do you have a passion for supporting the communication needs of Children and Young People (CYP) with Special Educational Needs? Would you like the opportunity to deliver therapy provision for CYP with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP), and develop service relationships with their families?



We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Children and Young People's (CYP) Therapies Service as a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist. The post-holder would have a dedicated therapy caseload, as well as opportunities to support the wider team work with families of CYP with EHCPs. You would work closely with the existing service lead for SEND appeals, as many of the families you will be supporting will have been through the SEND appeal process.



We are looking for 2 motivated and experienced Band 7 Speech and Language Therapists to join our growing team of therapists and therapy assistants. This role can be offered on a full-time or part-time basis and will involve supporting CYP across Hertfordshire (base can be agreed for successful candidate).



If you're passionate about making a real difference in children's lives and working in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.



Proposed interview date: 08-August- 2025


You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants. CYP Therapies at HCT pride ourselves on the support we provide to staff.

Your role will include:

Extending the service's support for CYP and their families following SEND appeals through the delivery of therapy provision

Multidisciplinary working and working closely with Local Authority leads.

Carrying out in depth assessments, providing reports and acting as a Witness at SEND appeal tribunals.

Working closely with the Resolution and Reconciliation Lead, including deputising when requested.

Supporting less experienced therapists to deliver interventions and contribute to annual reviews for children with SEND appeals or following resolution.



What We Offer



We believe in supporting our staff to grow, thrive and feel connected--professionally and personally. Here's what you can expect:



Half-termly group supervision and regular peer support

Dedicated managerial supervision and a structured appraisal process

CPD opportunities, including bitesize tutorials and peer review

A supportive two-week induction with time to observe and shadow team members

Access to a named buddy to help you settle into the team



A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust



You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff



We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities



Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust

vision



We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all

backgrounds



We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now



You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.



For a full overview of the role and responsibilities, please refer to the attached .



We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated clinician with strong communication, clinical reasoning, and organisational skills. You'll be a team player with the confidence to work autonomously and advocate for the needs of CYP. You'll provide professional and managerial supervision to less experienced colleagues, supporting their development and confidence.



In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a maximum payment of 1,915 per annum (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location).



A full, valid driving licence and regular access to a car for business purposes is essential (unless you are covered under the Equality Act 2010).



HCT encourages all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, in line with current guidance, to help protect our patients, communities, and colleagues.

Interview date set for:

8th August 2025