Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,073.00 to £39,043.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £32073.00 - £39043.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | St Helens, WA9 2AP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9350-26-0484 |
Summary
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly and supportive Speech and Language Therapy Team in St Helens where we are centrally based at Ashtons Green clinic. We are looking for a creative, innovative Speech and Language Therapist with excellent interpersonal skills and the enthusiasm to communicate the importance of speech, language and communication within our local communities. The successful candidate will work with a pre-school and school-age caseload across a combination of locations; mainstream schools, nursery settings and community clinics They will assess, diagnose and treat a wide range of speech, language and communication needs in children. Evidence-based practice to support parents and the wider childrens workforce to develop childrens speech, language and communication skills in an inclusive environment is essential to this role. This will include providing formal training and informal coaching sessions at clinic, the childs home or educational setting. An awareness of a person-centred approach to assessment, intervention and support is assumed. An active role in the development and delivery of training is also required. The successful candidate will be expected to supervise Speech and Language Therapy Assistants, carrying out advisory visits and specialist visits as necessary. You can expect to be supported and mentored by the Specialist and Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists and the Team Manager.