Senior Speech and Language Therapist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Speech and Language Therapist to join the Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team in Coventry. You will work with children and young people aged 0-19 years, supporting a wide range of speech, language and communication needs across various settings. The position involves assessing, planning, and delivering evidence-based interventions, collaborating with families and other professionals, and participating in service development. The team offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible working.
Key responsibilities
- Assess, plan and deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
- Work in partnership with parents, carers, education staff and health professionals.
- Work in a variety of settings across community, education and clinic.
- Deliver training to support the wider childrens workforce.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and outcome measures.
- Participate in service development activities and quality improvement projects.
Essential criteria
- SLT degree
- HCPC registered
- Post graduate training relevant to client group
- SLT clinical experience of working with children with a variety of clinical needs
- Experience in the development and delivery of training
- Experience of multi-agency / professional working
- Ability to travel independently across the city on a regular basis
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
Senior Speech and Language Therapist - Band 6
Children's Speech and Language Therapy
Full time 37.5 hrsper week
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work in a supportive, innovative and friendly team where your development is valued? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Speech and Language Therapist to join our Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team in Coventry. Whether you are looking for your first Band 6 role or you are already an experienced Band 6 therapist, we can offer a rewarding role with excellent opportunities for support and professional development.
You will work with children and young people aged 0-19 years, supporting a wide range of speech, language and communication needs across a variety of settings. Our therapists work collaboratively with families, education settings and multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure children and young people achieve the best possible outcomes.
The Children's SLT team can offer :
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Access to a wide range of clinical specialisms
- Regular clinical & management supervision
- A supportive and compassionate team culture where your wellbeing matters
- Flexible working opportunities to support work-life balance
- Access to quality improvement projec
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