Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - #2181005

Job Description:

Clinical Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Salary: £54,000-£56,515 FTE, pro-rated (depending on experience)

Working pattern: Full-time, term time plus 12 additional days

Approximately 12 weeks across the year when you are not required to work

Location: Sheffield

Chatterbug Speech & Language Therapy

Chatterbug is an innovative Social Enterprise providing high-quality, evidence-based Speech and Language Therapy services across the UK.

Our mission is to create a positive, lasting impact for children, families, and communities. We pride ourselves on delivering results that truly make a difference, regardless of a client's background. Our passionate team consists of highly skilled Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and assistants who put the child at the heart of everything they do.

As a social enterprise, we invest in our people and our community, ensuring that we not only deliver excellent service but also advocate for the needs of those with speech, language, and communication difficulties (SLCN).

Job Purpose

The postholder will provide senior clinical leadership within Chatterbug's new Sheffield service while remaining clinically productive. The role combines advanced practice, supervision, complex clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary partnership working, governance and service development.

At Chatterbug, you will work with clinicians who are actively pushing standards and raising the bar for Speech and Language Therapy. You will have access to innovative tools, evidence-informed frameworks and emerging approaches that support high-quality practice and measurable outcomes. We expect our therapists to think critically, stay curious and contribute to the ongoing development of the profession — and we provide the environment to do exactly that.

Brief Job Description

You will provide senior clinical leadership within a locality, maintain an appropriate clinical caseload and provide supervision, consultation and support for complex assessment, formulation and clinical decision-making.

You will lead appropriate escalation and interfaces with specialist services, contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making and build effective relationships across education, health, SEND and other partners. You will also contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality assurance, workforce development and continued service improvement.

4. About You

Experience:

• Substantial experience working with children and young people with Speech, Language, and Communication Needs, including complex presentations
• Experience providing clinical supervision, multidisciplinary leadership and contributing to service development or quality improvement

Skills:

• Advanced clinical reasoning, assessment, formulation and caseload management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence across professional and organisational boundaries
• Confidence managing complex clinical decisions, risk and escalation while supporting the development of others

Qualifications:

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy (or equivalent)
• HCPC registration
• Membership of RCSLT (or willingness to maintain)

Attributes: You are a confident senior clinician who combines advanced practice with calm, supportive leadership. You take ownership, communicate clearly and use evidence, reflection and collaboration to improve outcomes for children, families, clinicians and services.

Our Values

At Chatterbug, our values guide how we work with each other and our clients. We are looking for individuals who embody our Constitution:

• Open: We are honest, transparent, and welcome new ideas.
• Connected: We work as a community, sharing knowledge and supporting one another.
• Dependable: We build relationships based on trust and consistency.
• Fortitude: We are resilient, brave, and committed to overcoming challenges to achieve the best results.

Our Behaviours

To live our values, we demonstrate four core behaviours in everything we do. We look for team members who:

• Take Ownership: We take responsibility for our actions and their outcomes. We don’t wait to be told what to do; we see a need, and we act. We are accountable to ourselves, our colleagues, and our clients.
• Are Solution-Focused: We don’t just identify problems; we bring ideas on how to fix them. We approach challenges with a positive mindset, seeking creative and effective ways to overcome obstacles.
• Communicate with Clarity: Communication is at the heart of what we do. We share information openly, listen actively, and ensure our messages are understood. We are honest, respectful, and transparent.
• Have a Growth Mindset: We are committed to continuous improvement. We embrace learning opportunities, seek feedback to help us grow, and remain adaptable to ensure we provide the best possible service.

7. What We Offer

We care about our team's wellbeing and development. When you join Chatterbug, you receive:

• NEST pension scheme: 5% employee + 3% employer contribution (8% total)
• Blue Light Card and employee discount platforms
• Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing support (including 24/7 confidential support line)
• Enhanced maternity provision (subject to length of service)
• Long-term sickness and death in service cover (subject to eligibility)

8. Diversity & Safeguarding

Safeguarding: Chatterbug is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Inclusion: We are an inclusive organisation that values diversity. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are neurodivergent, disabled, from minority ethnic communities, or from LGBTQIA+ communities.

If this role aligns with your experience and values, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and Cover Letter clearly stating which role you are applying for to [email protected]