We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and creative Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with Speech, Language, and Communication Difficulties. We have a vacancy for a permanent, full-time Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist based in Yeovil. Although you would be based in one area team, you would be required to travel within your area to meet the needs of the caseload and across the county for meetings, training, etc. We would welcome applications from both Newly Qualified and Experienced Therapists and are happy to consider applicants who would like to work part-time. Please contact us to discuss further. We cover your first year registration fees! Each base team for SLT has around 6-10 therapists who you would be working alongside, as well as OT and PT colleagues, Therapy Support Practitioners, and excellent administrative support. We have an induction programme in place to help you settle into your new role and offer regular supervision from experienced clinicians to support your ongoing development. We have robust induction, ongoing line management, and clinical supervision. There will be opportunities for the postholder to get involved in wider service development projects and specialist interest groups.
Main duties of the job
The position offers a varied caseload of early years and school age children and young people, and you will undertake both initial assessments in clinic as well as ongoing caseload work in a variety of settings such as schools, clinic, and family homes. The ongoing caseload work is organised in localities allowing therapists to build relationships with children, their families, and their schools. This post will provide you with the opportunity to develop integrated working with colleagues from Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. You will also be working in close partnership with education and health colleagues in other services.
Benefits
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
* Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
* NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
* Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
* A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
* Access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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