Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist | Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 January 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, HX1 1UB |
| Company: | Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7654270/372-COM2621 |
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our dynamic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Pathway. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician who is passionate about supporting children and young people with complex communication needs — particularly those who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
You will work collaboratively with families, education staff, and multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality assessment and intervention. The role offers the opportunity to develop clinical expertise within a supportive team and to contribute to service development within a specialist area.
This post offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills working with children and young people across a range of settings, including clinics, schools, and early years environments. You will be
part of a dynamic and experienced team committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care that makes a real difference to children and their families.
Provide assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs, including complex profiles and AAC users.
Support the implementation and review of AAC systems, from low- to high-tech solutions, tailored to individual needs.
Work collaboratively with schools, parents, carers, and multidisciplinary colleagues to promote inclusive communication environments.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with service and professional standards.
We understand that whether you’re just starting out or have plenty of experience, moving jobs can be both exciting and daunting, but you’ve made a great choice in considering joining Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). We are an exceptional place to work with remarkable teams of hard working and dedicated clinical and non-clinical staff all delivering high standards of patient care.
You will receive strong leadership, clinical supervision and regular peer support. We value commitment to professional development and training for all our staff. We are committed to continually developing and improving our service for the benefit of children and their families.
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team environment which champions equity, diversity and belonging in our workforce and for our patients.
-Regular supervision from a Speech and Language Therapist with opportunities for learning and development towards Newly Qualified Competencies
-A commitment to supporting learning and development towards RCSLT Newly Qualified Competencies.
- Separate line management and clinical supervision to support continued clinical and professional development.
-Support from Speech and Language Professional Lead
-A professionally led service that is based on evidence and data gathering.
-A structured induction process and access to both SLT and non-SLT specific peer support networks.
-Flexible working options where possible.
-Access to Trust health and wellbeing resources
This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026