Speech Language Pathologist - Rehabilitation - Full Time

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist in the Calderdale CAMHS Neurodevelopmental Team. The team consists of Clinical Psychologists, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist, Neurodevelopmental Practitioners and an Assistant Psychologist. The team also has support from consultant psychiatry.
The successful candidate will provide specialist diagnostic assessment to children and young people through face-to-face assessments in a clinic setting. They will work collaboratively with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to analyse information and to identify when further assessment is required in order to provide an outcome to the neurodevelopmental assessment. The successful applicant will also have opportunities to supervise Speech and Language Therapist students, contribute to learning and development within the CAMHS team and provide supervision to other members of the team.
ADOS Training and QB test training will be offered to the successful applicant if required and there is an extended induction period into the team.
The post is for 37.5 hours a week, and flexible working can be discussed.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
To use the diagnostic criteria to analyse information obtained from assessment and present findings to the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
To feedback assessment outcomes verbally and in writing to children, young people and their support systems.
To offer supervision and training to the team.
At the time of advertising, this role does meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. We are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. Our mission is to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being a foundation Trust means were accountable to our members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people (including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and help each year.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Date posted
13 January 2026
Contract
Permanent
Full-time, Flexible working
Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre
Halifax
To participate in the organisation, coordination, development and provision of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to ensure the provision of an efficient, high quality service.
This job description is an outline of the main duties of the post. The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the postholder when necessary and in line with the service developments.
To provide clinical expertise and advice on assessment, diagnosis and management of children with neurodevelopmental conditions
To participate in the planning and implementation of the day to day operation of the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service to this client group.
To prepare, implement and evaluate neurodevelopmental assessments for clients to ensure the delivery of designated standards of care consistent with departmental policies and Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy Guidelines.
To develop, write, deliver and evaluate training packages with access to specialist support as required to parents, carers, other professional groups and speech and language therapists.
To provide mentoring, clinical supervision, peer support and joint visits for advice to Speech and Language Therapists, other professionals and assistants relevant to this clinical area.
To assist in the training and supervision of Speech and Language Therapy assistants, students from other professions and to be involved in the provision of full student placements in accordance with Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy guidelines.
To participate in the development of innovations in the Calderdale Childrens Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and related service delivery issues, risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness.
To maintain accurate and concise clinical records, providing appropriate reports, attend case conferences and reviews and to provide statistical information to facilitate future business planning in line with Trust guidelines.
To work within the confines of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. Demonstrable knowledge working as a speech and language therapist in contemporary issues in the Health, Education and Social Care Community relevant to the client group.
Demonstrable knowledge working as a speech and language therapist of the functions of related professions with this client group.
Demonstrable ability and experience as a speech and language therapist in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training for clients, families, students, or other professionals.
Personal Attributes
Written and verbal communication skills which allow professional information to be conveyed in an accurate and organised manner, taking account of the communication setting.
Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy, or equivalent.
RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Current registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Training in specific neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., Demonstrable experience working as a Speech and language Therapist with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
Demonstrable experience working as a speech and language therapist in co-ordinating the work of others.
Experience of assessing children and young people for conditions including ASD and ADHD.

Training
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau.
Demonstrable knowledge working as a speech and language therapist in contemporary issues in the Health, Education and Social Care Community relevant to the client group.
Demonstrable knowledge working as a speech and language therapist of the functions of related professions with this client group.
Demonstrable ability and experience as a speech and language therapist in developing, writing, delivering and evaluating training for clients, families, students, or other professionals.
Personal Attributes
Written and verbal communication skills which allow professional information to be conveyed in an accurate and organised manner, taking account of the communication setting.
Degree in Speech and Language Pathology and Therapy, or equivalent.
RCSLT Certificate to Practice as a Speech and Language Therapist.
Current registration with the Health Care Professions Council.
Training in specific neurodevelopmental assessments (e.g., Demonstrable experience working as a Speech and language Therapist with children with neurodevelopmental difficulties.
Demonstrable experience working as a speech and language therapist in co-ordinating the work of others.
Experience of assessing children and young people for conditions including ASD and ADHD.

Training
Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Ability to travel across the Trust as appropriate to the role.
Appointment subject to Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau.
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.
For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre
Halifax
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