Job summary We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of around 100 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire. This exciting opportunity has arisen in the children's team and we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced speech and language therapist with specialist skills in working with autism, trauma and youth justice service. The role will also provide a clinical service to children and young people with a range of communication difficulties in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients' homes. The role is split into 0.2 sessions for the Youth Justice Service and 0.8 sessions to deliver a community caseload based in Locality 1 in Derby city. Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in the area of childhood trauma will be offered as the role progresses. Please contact the service if you wish to find out more about this role. Main duties of the job All our therapists work with children who have a wide range of speech, language, communication and eating and drinking needs. This post has an additional specialist areas of interest in Autism, childhood trauma and the Youth Justice System. The post holder needs to have post graduate experience in this area. The successful candidate will be a HCPC registered Speech and Language Therapist and be mobile between locations. They will be proficient in their abilities to deliver high-quality, evidence-based practice, with a proven ability to provide leadership and support within an SLT service. You will work alongside a friendly team of SLTs, SLPs and SLTAs, with line management support from an SLT team leader, as well as having access to clinical supervision and relevant CPD opportunities. You will have a commitment to providing a high standard of patient-focused care and be a strong team player. About us Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations. Benefits include: Commitment to flexible working where this is possible 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training Generous NHS pension scheme Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits Health service discounts and online benefits Incremental pay progression Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa, pro-rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 842-SCS-5503-25 Job locations Coleman Street Health Centre Coleman Street Derby DE24 8NH Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential HCPC registered recognised degree in speech and language therapy Desirable Membership of relevant CEN Experience and Knowledge Essential In depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for the role Experience of working in or interest in the Youth Justice system Experience of working in or interest in the field of childhood trauma Experience of assessing children for an MDT Autism assessment Experience in working with Autistic children and young people Experience in delivering training Desirable Experience of supervising students and assistants Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrates good analystical and reflection skills Good presentation skills both written and verbal Ability to understand and apply capacity/demand issues in service area and prioritise caseload, explain rationale for decision making to others Demonstrates ability to be a good team player, providing mentorship, and second opinions. Desirable Demonstrates leadership skills as well as ability to be a good team member Aptitude/personal qualities Essential Able to work as part of MDT Adaptable to change Desirable Enjoys problem solving and developing new ways of working Additional requirement Essential Access to transport and able to travel efficiently across the locations Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential HCPC registered recognised degree in speech and language therapy Desirable Membership of relevant CEN Experience and Knowledge Essential In depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for the role Experience of working in or interest in the Youth Justice system Experience of working in or interest in the field of childhood trauma Experience of assessing children for an MDT Autism assessment Experience in working with Autistic children and young people Experience in delivering training Desirable Experience of supervising students and assistants Skills and Attributes Essential Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrates good analystical and reflection skills Good presentation skills both written and verbal Ability to understand and apply capacity/demand issues in service area and prioritise caseload, explain rationale for decision making to others Demonstrates ability to be a good team player, providing mentorship, and second opinions. Desirable Demonstrates leadership skills as well as ability to be a good team member Aptitude/personal qualities Essential Able to work as part of MDT Adaptable to change Desirable Enjoys problem solving and developing new ways of working Additional requirement Essential Access to transport and able to travel efficiently across the locations 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Coleman Street Health Centre Coleman Street Derby DE24 8NH Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)