Specialist Speech & Language Therapist | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Lancing, BN15 8UW |
| Cwmni: | Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7413461/150-CP2015-PC |
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Come and join our friendly, creative speech and language therapy team in Worthing locality which is on the beautiful West Sussex coastline, with easy access to Brighton, London and the South Downs.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a permanent band 6 post working within the Mainstream team, this role will include delivering some therapy to children in mainstream schools.
This would be a varied role with lots of opportunities supported by our experienced clinical leads. We are committed to CPD and have individual CPD budgets. We have a strong focus on wellbeing with specific team wellbeing events throughout the years.
What do our therapists say about working with our team:
“We are a diverse group of people who are always ready to support each other, discuss queries and share ideas. The team has an open, approachable, and friendly feel.”
“I can honestly say I love working in the SALT team for SCFT. The team are wonderful, supportive and kind. Colleagues look out for each other and there is a real team ethos. Managers are excellent and really value their staff”
“We have excellent bakers in the team and there are regular opportunities for cake.“
We would consider this role as part time or flexible working. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity or arrange a visit.
Within the mainstream school team you will be responsible for managing your own caseload within identified schools, providing assessment, therapy, advice and training as required. An ability to develop strong working relationships with education staff is essential and you will also have the opportunity to work closely with our SALTA who provides therapy in school to specific children.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and wellbeing
• Varied environments: community hospitals, patients’ homes, and bases across Sussex
• Flexible working options: part-time, flexi-time, annualised hours, and flexi-retirement
• Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brighton
• Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief networks
• Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
• Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values—Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence—guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
To assess, and manage your own caseload of children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder in mainstream schools.
To provide advice to other professionals and parents in order to support the needs of children with speech, language and communication delay and disorder in specialist area.
To liaise with other agencies and services e.g. schools, social care, and voluntary agencies.
To advise and provide clinical support to other therapists.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025