Spec Speech/Lang TherapistNHS
Job summary
Are you inspired by helping children find their voice and reach their potential?
Working within our friendly and supportive team, you'll help children and young people who stammer, develop the skills, confidence, and independence to thrive.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated S< to join our stammering team. You will deliver therapy programmes and work closely with families, education staff and other professionals, empowering them to support confident, person-centred communication and help children and young people who stammer achieve their goals.
Role Highlights:
Make a real difference to children's communication, confidence and independence every day.
Work in a supportive, innovative and child-centred team.
Build strong partnerships with families, schools and colleagues.
Develop and use your specialist skills in stammering.
Be part of a service that is ambitious for children and empowers our members to innovate and influence positive change.
We're Looking for Someone Who
Has experience working with children and young people who stammer.
Is enthusiastic about supporting communication needs and inclusion.
Is an excellent team player with strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
Brings initiative, creativity, specialist clinical knowledge and expertise and a positive, solution-focused approach.
Shares our ambition to help every child thrive and achieve their potential.
Main duties of the job
Our Purpose
We work collaboratively with families, schools and communities to empower children and young people to communicate effectively, participate fully and develop the confidence and independence needed to succeed in life.
Come and help us make communication possible, participation achievable, and every child's potential visible
Main Duties
Assess, diagnose and provide specialist intervention for children and young people who stammer or are at risk of stammering.
Work closely with families, education staff and health professionals to support confident, person-centred communication.
Use evidence-based approaches, including recognised specialist programmes such as Palin Parent-Child Interaction Therapy where appropriate.
Provide advice, training and clinical support to promote understanding of stammering across the childs environments.
Monitor outcomes and coordinate care across the service to ensure smooth, effective support for each child or young person.
This is a permanent post and is for 7.5 hours (1 day) per week.
You will be based at Hollyfield House.
Job description
When completing your application please refer to full Job Description - this can be found under supporting documents.
Please be aware that the closing date may be brought forward in the event of a high number of applications.
Interview date is 09/09/2026.
About us
At Your Healthcare CIC, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-led health and social care services for residents in Kingston and providing specialised learning disability services in Richmond. As a Community Interest Company, we prioritise community-driven care and offer an environment that empowers you to make a real impact.
Why Choose Us?
NHS Pay & Benefits: Enjoy the security of NHS pay, Agenda for Change terms, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes
Bureaucracy-Free Environment: Implement good ideas quickly and effectively without delays
Work-Life Balance: Benefit from our Employee Assistance Programme and various staff discounts
Exceptional Staff Experience: Join a supportive workplace with positive feedback from staff and patients
Inclusive Culture: We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds
Impactful Community Involvement: Have a real voice in shaping care as part of our membership organization. Your ideas and contributions matter
Join Us Today
We are looking for passionate individuals who value high-quality care, inclusivity, and community engagement. Join our forward-thinking, patient-centred team. Explore our career opportunities and become part of a team that values your expertise and dedication.
We recognise that applicants may choose to use AI as part of their application process. This is permitted, however please clearly state within your application where AI has been used.