Job summary We have an exciting opportunity to grow our team and are looking to appoint a Speech and Language Therapist to work as part of the mainstream offer in schools and community clinics across Leeds. You will be working across the city supporting children, young people and their families as well as school staff. You will provide assessments, interventions, coaching and modelling sessions for children and young people with Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN). You will work within a team comprising of other Speech and Language Therapists (SLTS), Specialist SLTs, SLT Assistants and Technical Instructors. We have both a full-time permanent position (37.5 hours) and a part time permanent position (30 hours). A car driver is essential for these city-wide roles. You will be expected to complete your RCSLT competencies within 18 months of starting. Main duties of the job You will work with pre-school and school aged children with Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN). This post will involve direct work with children and families to assess and develop the child's communication skills. You would be working alongside practitioners such as Teachers, Teaching Assistant and Health Visitors in mainstream settings as well as working closely with parents/ carers in a community clinics /school. You will be provided with a mentor and a supportive mentorship programme including 121 and group meetings to guide and support you through the RCSLT competency framework to becoming an independent practitioner We are a hardworking, forward thinking and supportive service dedicated to providing the best possible care to the children of Leeds with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). In addition to the pathways into mainstream settings ,we provide areas of specialism such as ICAN (Integrated Childrens Additional Needs Service) Hubs, School Age learning disabilities, Deaf and Hearing impairment, stammering etc. There is further information on our website about our services, training packages, resources and activities - www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/cslt For More Information about this Job, please contact - Lindsay Pottage lindsay.pottage@nhs.net About us Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we? Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring. Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab. Right to Work This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VPEBD82126 Job locations Leeds Community Healthcare Trust Leeds LS11 0LT Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description text above, and you are required to download a copy of the full job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities Please see job description text above, and you are required to download a copy of the full job description attached. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section. Desirable Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section. Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section. Desirable Please refer to job description and person specification in the supporting documents section. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Address Leeds Community Healthcare Trust Leeds LS11 0LT Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust Address Leeds Community Healthcare Trust Leeds LS11 0LT Employer's website https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Leeds Community Healthcare Trust, LS11 0LT Leeds, United Kingdom