Job summary We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity with vacancies across two of our specialist pathways, giving you the chance to develop your expertise and leadership across diverse settings in Buckinghamshire. We currently have vacancies across: Early Years Complex Needs Team (0.4 WTE) Clinical Lead in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (0.6 WTE) We are looking for Speech and Language Therapist/s to join our team in these Highly Specialist roles. We are seeking those with a desire to step into a leadership role, with knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with complex needs and/or ASD. We are a large, supportive and team dedicated to delivering high quality care. We offer regular, high-quality clinical and management supervision, year round access to CPD as part of our rolling CPD programme, access to coaching, mentoring and external course included CENs. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. If you're enthusiastic about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people while advancing your specialist skills, we'd love to hear from you. If you're interested in applying, we welcome informal conversations. To help you feel confident, we share our interview process in advance to ensure you have the best opportunity to flourish and succeed. Apply today and help us shape the future of Speech and Language Therapy services in Buckinghamshire Main duties of the job As part of the Early Years Complex Needs Team, you will join an innovative group of therapists and therapy assistants, delivering high-quality Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) services to children with complex needs in their early years. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other health and education professionals to deliver assessment and intervention to complex preschool children at a highly specialist level. Management of complex feeding difficulties across of range of settings will also be required. As the Clinical Lead in ASD, you will play a pivotal role within the leadership team, helping to shape and develop services for children and young people with ASD across Buckinghamshire. You will work collaboratively with external stakeholders, including SEND services, specialist teachers, voluntary organisations, and charity sectors, to foster a coordinated, local approach to supporting needs. You will also be responsible for a caseload of school aged children and young people, with Educational and Health Care Plans. About us Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. Why work for us? We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable. Date posted 28 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 434-CR7036886 Job locations Hartwell Wing, Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Health Professions Council License to Practice Evidence of postgraduate training within the client group Desirable Formal post graduate training/qualification in dysphagia EXPERIENCE Essential Minimum of five years of indepth experience in a specialist clinical area, particularly early years complex need and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder Experience carrying out assessments and delivering therapy within a multidisciplinary context Evidence of a wide range of evidence-based interventions relevant for specialist clinical areas in complex needs and/or autism spectrum disorder e.g. GLP / AAC Desirable Proven experience of independently managing paediatric dysphagia cases, including cases involving children under 12 months Experience delivering training to parents and professionals, including the use of video coaching. Experience in working effectively in a multidisciplinary setting SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential High level of specialist knowledge and skills or clinical area, developed through experience and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Be able to listen attentively and provide effective counselling to clients, carers and families. Working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice Well-established understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to children and young people with complex needs and autism Demonstrate empathy and build strong relationships with clients, families and colleagues. Be able to communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist Highly developed negotiation, problem-solving and motivational skills Strong analytical and reflective practice abilities Excellent verbal and written presentation skills Evidence of organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise both clinical and non-clinical workloads effectively Evidence of mentoring, supporting and supervising less experienced speech and language therapist, assistants and students. Desirable Working knowledge and experience of service improvement e.g. quality improvement Experience of data collection and audit SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Ability to travel across the county to meet service needs Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent Health Professions Council License to Practice Evidence of postgraduate training within the client group Desirable Formal post graduate training/qualification in dysphagia EXPERIENCE Essential Minimum of five years of indepth experience in a specialist clinical area, particularly early years complex need and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder Experience carrying out assessments and delivering therapy within a multidisciplinary context Evidence of a wide range of evidence-based interventions relevant for specialist clinical areas in complex needs and/or autism spectrum disorder e.g. GLP / AAC Desirable Proven experience of independently managing paediatric dysphagia cases, including cases involving children under 12 months Experience delivering training to parents and professionals, including the use of video coaching. Experience in working effectively in a multidisciplinary setting SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE Essential High level of specialist knowledge and skills or clinical area, developed through experience and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Be able to listen attentively and provide effective counselling to clients, carers and families. Working knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice Well-established understanding of national policies and procedures relevant to children and young people with complex needs and autism Demonstrate empathy and build strong relationships with clients, families and colleagues. Be able to communicate effectively, particularly where barriers to understanding exist Highly developed negotiation, problem-solving and motivational skills Strong analytical and reflective practice abilities Excellent verbal and written presentation skills Evidence of organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise both clinical and non-clinical workloads effectively Evidence of mentoring, supporting and supervising less experienced speech and language therapist, assistants and students. Desirable Working knowledge and experience of service improvement e.g. quality improvement Experience of data collection and audit SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Essential Ability to travel across the county to meet service needs 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Hartwell Wing, Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)