Job Description

Band 7 SLT- supporting CYP in the Youth Justice system



Due to additional investment we have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated, innovative, experienced therapist to join our growing team.



This new role extends our service support to young people known to the youth justice(YJ) system in Hertfordshire.



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

You will be:

working closely with YJ team to provide specialist SLT support e mpowering colleagues to help CYP reach their full potential Developing your leadership skills while continuing to grow highly specialist clinical skills. Supporting CYP across Hertfordshire (base can be agreed for successful candidate).

The Children's Therapies service in Hertfordshire is long established, and we have a reputation for being forward thinking and committed to ongoing service improvement. We embrace change and are driven by the evidence base ensuring we are delivering functional, communication friendly practice using neuro-affirming approaches.



We are jointly commissioned by health and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway of care from early years through to school age. We have excellent joint working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. This successful working relationship has helped contribute towards us being awarded with new investment.



You will be joining a well-established, supportive team of therapists and assistants.

Your role will include:

To work as an autonomous practitioner, providing highly specialist Speech and Language Therapy screening, assessment, advice for CYP including signposting and onward referral and reports where needed To ensure that CYP with identified SLCN receive support to understand and manage their condition. To identify the training needs of the YJ team and provide training and advice as appropriate To develop and maintain strong communication and collaborative links with relevant stakeholders. Contribute to the development of the SLT service Support the development of junior colleagues.

What We Offer



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



A supportive two-week induction Half termly group supervision and access to peer support Dedicated managerial supervision and a structured appraisal process CPD opportunities, including bitesize tutorials and peer review, Opportunities to develop leadership skills and to supervise less experienced members of staff Opportunities to be involved in local and service wide projects Access to mentoring and coaching support if needed Access to a named buddy to help you settle into the team

We're delighted that you're exploring a career with HCT. We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding work environment -- one where you'll feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.



Why Join Us?



At HCT, we put patients, their families, and carers at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is simple yet powerful: Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities . Our dedicated staff take pride in being Innovative, Caring, and Agile , working together to turn this vision into reality.



A Rewarding Place to Work



Working with us comes with a host of benefits designed to support you:



Generous annual leave (27 days rising to 33)

Flexible working arrangements to help balance personal and professional life, including up to 5 days of carers leave (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support for personal or work-related issues

Cycle to Work & Car Lease Schemes to make your commute healthier or easier

Blue Light Card & 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



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



Please see attached, which details the responsibilities within this post.



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.



Do you share our passion and commitment to achieving positive outcomes for CYP with speech, language and communication needs? If so, we would welcome your application. If you are interested in applying, we welcome informal conversations and informal visits, so please do get in touch. You can contact Anneka Wilson or Julie Morris, Clinical Quality Leads for SLT by using this email address: hct.sltcql@nhs.net



Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides integrated Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county of Hertfordshire. Our CYPT integrated service provides opportunities for joint working and training, and shared learning amongst each profession.



A staff member who has recently joined the CYP Therapies service has said the following:



"I love working in CYPT/HCT - everyone in the team is super dedicated. There is strong management support, but also space for being flexible and creative to meet children's needs; innovation & good practice is valued and encouraged. I enjoy & appreciate the robust supervision structures, training in supervision & coaching, and the many opportunities for personal development and learning, including for example in-house training days and tutorials. I have worked in many teams across Hertfordshire, all without exception friendly and welcoming. There is an ethos of peer support and encouragement & sharing learning; everyone works hard but there is a sense of belonging and always time for a quick chat... and plenty of laughs. I feel valued here and I value my lovely colleagues and the fabulous children & young people we work with."



Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered. A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).



In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of 1,303 and a maximum payment of 2,198 per annum pro rata (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location)



Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all it's staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.



Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.

Proposed interview date:

5 th August 2025