Speech and Language Therapist

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative Paediatric Speech and Language Therapist, who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children/young people with Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties., We have a vacancy for a permanent, full time Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist based in Yeovil.

Although you would be based in one area team, you would be required to travel within your area to meet the needs of the caseload and across the county for meetings, training etc.

We would welcome applications from both Newly Qualified and Experienced Therapists and are happy to consider applicants who would like to work part time.

We cover your first year registration fees!

Each base team for SLT has around 6-10 therapists who you would be working alongside, as well as OT and PT colleagues, Therapy Support Practitioners and excellent administrative support.

We have an induction programme in place to help you settle into your new role and offer regular supervision from experienced clinicians to support your ongoing development. We hold regular team and professional therapy meetings and welcome applications for ongoing CPD training opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The position offers a varied caseload and you will undertake both initial assessments in clinic as well as ongoing caseload work in a variety of settings such as schools, clinic and family homes.

This post will provide you with the opportunity to develop integrated working with colleagues from Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. You will also be working in close partnership with education and health colleagues in other services.

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!