Speech and Language Therapy Advanced Practitioner (SUBJECT TO BANDING)
Job Overview
- Families, Young People, Children’s, Learning Disabilities and Autism Directorate
- Speech and Language Therapy Advanced Practitioner in SEND, Education and Inclusion
- Experts at Hand
- Fixed term or secondment role till March 2029
- 1.0wte post available at 37.5 hours per week
- Band 8a (indicative banding)
- Base- County Hall, Leicestershire
Are you an experienced and dynamic speech and language therapist who wants to develop your clinical and strategic leadership skills within SEND reform, education and inclusion?
Our Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland SEND partnership is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapy Advanced Practitioner to work alongside us, driving our ambitious plans for SEND reform and improved outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25 years.
This is an exciting new role directed within government’s SEND reforms announced earlier this year. It has a whole population focus and is an excellent career development opportunity for a therapist with extensive knowledge and expertise in speech, language and communication within Early Years, community settings, schools and colleges.
The role has a key focus in strengthening the local children’s workforce in speech, language and communication practice within education through system improvement.
We are looking for a successful candidate who has proven abilities in building relationships within multiagency teams, working effectively in partnership arrangements, prioritising the voice of children, young people and families in service planning and delivery, and in evaluating impact.
Contact Details
For discussion about this role, please contact;
Janet Harrison, Head of Service janet.harrison23@nhs.net
Clare Hazeldine, Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy clare.hazeldine@nhs.net
Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
