Speech and Language Therapist
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Bromsgrove, B61 0NJ
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Speech and Language Therapist, you'll work with children and adults in different settings, like schools and hospitals, to help them communicate better. This role suits people who enjoy working with people, are patient, and want to develop their skills in a supportive team. You'll have a broad clinical experience and opportunities to work creatively.
What you'll need
- You need a qualification in speech and language therapy, such as a degree or postgraduate diploma.
- You must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- You should be able to work in a team and be patient with people who need your help.
- You'll need to be flexible and able to work in different settings, like schools and hospitals.
- You should be willing to learn and develop your skills further.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or working in a related role to gain experience and build your skills.
- Make sure you read the job description and person specification carefully to understand the requirements.
- Practice your communication skills by talking to people from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Think about why you want to work in speech and language therapy and be prepared to talk about it in your application.
- Check the NHS website for more information about the role and the trust.
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Job description
This is a full time position. Are you looking for a great start to your career in the NHS as a speech and language therapist? Come to Worcestershire a...
What are the potential opportunities within this role?
Working across a range of
clinical areas to give you a broad clinical experience as a Band 5
Therapist. This may include
Working within our early years
service based in Family Hubs the first point of contact for many of our
children and their families.
Working within our mainstream
school service delivering support from a universal to a specialist level.
Working within specialist
provision such as language classes, special schools or autism bases.
This might be the role for you if you:
Are graduating this year and
youre looking for your first Band 5 role within the NHS.
Are a current Band 5 looking
to develop your skills further or for a new opportunity in a different clinical
area.
Are looking to work in a
progressive team, following the evidence base and working in creative and
innovative ways.
Are looking for a supportive
team with opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge and skills .
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly in English both verbally and in writing.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in speech and language therapy plus certificate to practice issued by the College of Speech and Language Therapists.
- Member of health professionals council.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to travel efficiently to meet the needs of the job travelling from setting to setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Assessment of speech, language and communication difficulties, differential diagnosis of SLCN, knowledge of therapy interventions.
Desirable
- Knowledge of The Balanced System approach and framework and what implementation of this looks like in speech and language therapy services, schools and settings.
Experience
Essential
- Experience gained through training.
Desirable
- Working in childrens settings pre-school, mainstream schools, special schools, language resource bases.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
13 August 2026
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