Job summary
Joining our supportive and forward-thinking Education and Inclusion Therapy Service as a Speech and Language Therapist, you'll play a key role in ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. In this rewarding and varied role, you'll help deliver Hampshire Local Area Partnership's Experts at Hand offer, providing therapeutic expertise for children and young people from early years through to post-16 education.

You'll collaborate closely with education professionals, families and partner agencies to provide consultation, advice, training and targeted therapeutic input. You'll help to build workforce confidence and promote inclusive practice, helping ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time, reducing barriers to learning and participation and improving outcomes.

This term-time only role offers an excellent work-life balance and a salary broadly equivalent to NHS Band 6. We also welcome applications from Newly Qualified Therapists, who would receive a salary of £33,104 per annum, broadly equivalent to NHS Band 5.

Main duties of the job

• Provide Speech and Language Therapy assessments and evidence-based interventions for children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with education staff, families and multi-agency professionals to develop and implement effective, meaningful support plans.
• Deliver Speech and Language Therapy support as part of Hampshire Local Area Partnership's Experts at Hand offer across a range of educational settings and age groups.
• Support capacity-building within schools and educational settings through consultation, training and whole-school communication approaches.
• Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives and contribute to policy development.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, ensuring compliance with professional, regulatory and organisational standards.
• Travel across Hampshire to deliver services, with caseloads allocated predominantly within your geographical area.

About us

• Be part of a highly skilled and supportive Therapy Service, recognised for its collaborative approach and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Benefit from a comprehensive induction programme and excellent continuous professional development opportunities, including regular bite-size learning sessions, access to internal expertise and external supervision where appropriate.
• Thrive in a supportive team environment, with regular clinical and managerial supervision tailored to your role and caseload, alongside strong peer support.
• Access clear career development pathways and opportunities to contribute to service innovation. Our Speech and Language Therapist roles align with NHS Bands 5, 6, 7 and 8a/b, providing opportunities for progression.
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists and other professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Access Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role.

Qualifications
Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire County Council
Address: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Care Careers, Care.Careers@hants.gov.uk

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Candidate Pack

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