Speech and Language Therapist HCC624968

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Job summary

Joining oursupportive and forward-thinking Education and Inclusion Therapy Service as a Speechand Language Therapist, youll play a key role in ensuring every child hasthe opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. In this rewarding andvaried role, youll help deliver Hampshire Local Area Partnership's Expertsat Hand offer, providing therapeutic expertise for children and youngpeople from early years through to post-16 education.

You'll collaborate closely witheducation professionals, families and partner agencies to provide consultation,advice, training and targeted therapeutic input. Youll help to build workforceconfidence and promote inclusive practice, helping ensure children and youngpeople receive the right support at the right time, reducing barriers tolearning and participation and improving outcomes.

This term-time only role offers anexcellent work-life balance and a salary broadly equivalent to NHS Band 6. Wealso welcome applications from Newly Qualified Therapists, who would receive asalary 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 andsupportive Therapy Service, recognised for its collaborative approach andcommitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Benefit from a comprehensiveinduction programme and excellent continuous professional developmentopportunities, including regular bite-size learning sessions, access tointernal expertise and external supervision where appropriate.
• Thrive in a supportive teamenvironment, with regular clinical and managerial supervision tailored to yourrole and caseload, alongside strong peer support.
• Access clear career developmentpathways and opportunities to contribute to service innovation. Our Speech andLanguage Therapist roles align with NHS Bands 5, 6, 7 and 8a/b, providingopportunities for progression.
• Work collaboratively withOccupational Therapists and other professionals as part of a multidisciplinaryteam.
• Access Health Assured's comprehensiveEmployee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing,including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal andfinancial advice.
• A competitive benefits packagethat includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, andaccess to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

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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Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

Desirable

• Please see link to Candidate Pack.

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.
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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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council
Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

United Kingdom

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