Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Highly Specialist Speech and Language - Experts at Hand
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Are you an experienced Speech and Language Therapist looking to make an impact on outcomes for children and young people?
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the innovative Experts at Hand programme, part of the Children and Young People's Integrated Therapy Service.
About the Role
Experts at Hand is a key element of Buckinghamshire's SEND reform programme, providing early, needs-led support to education settings through consultation, coaching, training, and whole-setting approaches. In partnership with Buckinghamshire Council and the ICB, the programme aims to build inclusive, communication-friendly environments where children and young people can thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity for a clinician to apply their expertise beyond traditional direct therapy delivery. You will work collaboratively with education professionals to identify and address barriers to communication, participation, and learning, supporting the implementation of evidence-based approaches through the graduated response.
Key Responsibilities
As a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the Experts at Hand programme, you will provide consultation, coaching, and training to education settings across Buckinghamshire, supporting inclusive, communication-friendly environments.
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- Work with education staff to identify and reduce barriers to communication, participation, and learning through observation, consultation, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Support children and young people with a range of speech, language, and communication needs, including Developmental Language Disorder (DLD), speech sound disorders, social communication differences, language and learning needs, neurodevelopmental communication needs, and participation difficulties.
- Help education staff implement strategies and reasonable adjustments through the graduated approach.
- Deliver training, develop resources, and promote communication-inclusive practice across educational settings.
- Work with colleagues across education, health, social care, and the voluntary sector to contribute to strengthening SEND provision and improving outcomes.
- Provide leadership, supervision, and support to colleagues and therapy assistants, contributing to service development, quality improvement, audit, and outcome evaluation.
Why Join Us?
- Influence Practice: An opportunity to influence practice at a setting and system-wide level, making an impact for children and young people across Buckinghamshire.
- Career Development: Benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- NHS Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, and access to NHS discount schemes.
- Health and Wellbeing: A range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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Our Values
- Vision: To provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
- Mission: To provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Diversity and Inclusion: We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and care-experienced candidates.
How to Apply
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Jennifer Corder, Operational Lead CYP Speech and Language Therapy
- Email: jennifer.corder1@nhs.net
Skills
We are offering an opportunity for you to develop your skills and encourage you to apply even if you feel you need support in some areas. If you would like further information or to arrange informal discussions/visits, please contact:
- Jennifer Corder – Operational Lead Children and Young People’s Occupational Therapy
- Email: jennifer.corder1@nhs.net
We want to ensure you perform at your best during the interview process. Therefore, all shortlisted candidates will receive details of what to expect in the interview process in advance.
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