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Speech and Language Therapist Job at Chesterfield Full Time NEW

Job summary

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic B5 Speech and Language Therapists to join our children’s SLT team.

The permanent B5 will be based in Walton (covering Chesterfield, Clowne, Eckington, Dronfield)

The FTC will be based in Clay Cross covering High Peak, Clay Cross and Bolsover.

We would welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified SLTs.

There is dedicated support from a Speech and Language Therapist , experienced in coaching and developing Speech and Language Therapists at the start of their career. Our Band 5s believe this support is invaluable and gives them the best start to working in the NHS.

You will be part of a team providing a clinical service to children and young people with communication difficulties in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients’ homes. Some children may also eating, drinking, swallowing difficulties

What our colleagues say about working in DCHS SLT :

“I love the varied caseload, support from colleagues, team working with assistants & practitioners, strong leadership in the service, and good relationships with educational settings”

” There is lots of support available from specialists, approachable team members and good internal/external training opportunities”

“We have regular support on Microsoft teams chats and virtual meetings, as well as time to meet face-to-face at the office. There is a dedicated mentor for new Band 5 SLTs and a Band 5 peer support network”

Main duties of the job

We mainly work in local educational settings, using a collaborative approach to support families and keyworkers to understand their children’s needs and how best to support them.

This involves direct assessment, as well as providing programmes and implementing environmental strategies.

We are a welcoming and caring team with excellent support structures in place for all colleagues.

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.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-SCS-7349-26-A

Job locations

Walton

various

Chesterfield

S403HW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the 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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised SLT degree, in place or imminently to be awarded
  • HCPC registered or applied for

Desirable

  • Post grad certificate in dysphagia management

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
  • Good presentation skills, written and verbal
  • Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines
  • Demonstrates ability to be a good team player and work with others

Desirable

  • Experience of independent assessment and management of dysphagia
  • Experience of coaching/mentoring others
  • Understanding of/experience with AAC aids, programmes, devices

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant experience including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder and Dysfluency
  • In-depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for client group
  • Experience of working in a range of children’s settings, eg day nursery, schools, playgroups

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Recognised SLT degree, in place or imminently to be awarded
  • HCPC registered or applied for

Desirable

  • Post grad certificate in dysphagia management

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
  • Good presentation skills, written and verbal
  • Excellent organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines
  • Demonstrates ability to be a good team player and work with others

Desirable

  • Experience of independent assessment and management of dysphagia
  • Experience of coaching/mentoring others
  • Understanding of/experience with AAC aids, programmes, devices

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant experience including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder and Dysfluency
  • In-depth knowledge of appropriate assessment and therapeutic interventions for client group
  • Experience of working in a range of children’s settings, eg day nursery, schools, playgroups

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

Walton

various

Chesterfield

S403HW

United Kingdom

Employer’s website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton

various

Chesterfield

S403HW

United Kingdom

Employer’s website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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