Speech and Language Therapist- Children's Service

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Main area Speech and Language Therapy Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract Permanent:
This post is funded through a vacancy Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 9-5 or 8.30- 4.30) Job
-COMMUNITY-8272489

Site Blakenall Village Centre Town Walsall Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2026 23:59

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

Walsall Healthcare Speech and Language Therapy Department has a permanent post, for a full-time band 5 speech and language therapist working within the children's services. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and creative therapist who is passionate about making a difference for children with speech, language, and communication needs. We provide regular supervision from experienced clinicians to support ongoing development.

This includes preceptorship support to complete the transitional framework for newly qualified therapists.

The role is in a range of community settings including nurseries and schools, clinics and homes. The successful applicant should be keen to develop their skills working with children with a range of communication needs. You are required to travel within the area. Travel expenses are subsidised.

The successful applicant will work closely with therapists and assistant support workers. The dynamic and supportive team values working with service-users to improve outcomes for children with speech, language, and communication needs. There is a focus on multi-disciplinary team working. The team lead on new initiatives and have an excellent reputation for partnership working.

Walsall SaLT service is a district-wide, integrated service, with a professional head of service. PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

The post holder will be required to assess speech, language and communication needs and deliver speech and language therapy to children with a diverse range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN),…