Speech and Language Therapy Practitioner

We are a large and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy service of around 100 staff, working across all service areas in Derbyshire.

This exciting opportunity has arisen in the children's team and we are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced speech and language practitioner.

The role will also provide a clinical service to children and young people on the social communication pathway in a variety of settings, including education settings, nurseries, clinics and clients’ homes.

Please contact the service if you wish to find out more about this role.

• To provide a clinical service to children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism or with significant social communication needs.


• To manage a clinical caseload of children diagnosed with Autism and a range of speech language and communication difficulties under the supervision of a qualified SLT. The children will be seen in their homes/education/early years settings.


• To use own initiative re choice of activity and level of task within the therapy programme.


• To use clinical judgement and have some freedom of action within scope of practice, which includes alterations to SLT programmes or AAC equipment as agreed with the therapist in order to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of treatment.

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.

To provide a clinical service to children and young people with a diagnosis of Autism or with significant social communication needs. Please see job description.

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