Children's Speech and Language Therapist Advanced Practitioner
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust · Radiographer · viaNHS Jobs
£57528.00 to £64750.00
- Closing date
- 11 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Radiographer
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5699058
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Job summary
The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Advanced Practitioner is a strategic, population-level clinical leadership role working across education, health and care systems to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25 with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
This role will provide advanced clinical leadership across Northamptonshire working collaboratively with both North and West Local Authorities, the ICB, Education Settings, Universities, Parent Carer forums North and West and professional networks to strengthen the speech and Language therapy workforce and increase SLT into the mainstream education settings.
Main duties of the job
The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Advanced Practitioner is a strategic, population-level clinical leadership role working across education, health and care systems to improve outcomes for children and young people aged 0-25 with speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).
This role will provide advanced clinical leadership across Northamptonshire working collaboratively with both North and West Local Authorities, the ICB, Education Settings, Universities, Parent Carer forums North and West and professional networks to strengthen the speech and Language therapy workforce and increase SLT into the mainstream education settings.
About us
NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.
We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TH514-CH
Job locations
Newland House
Campbell Square
Northampton
NN1 3EB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Policy, Strategy and Service Development- Lead strategic initiatives to strengthen the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) workforce across education settings.
- Support implementation of SEND reforms, Experts at Hand and local SEND priorities.
- Influence workforce, placement and apprenticeship policy, ensuring compliance with NHS, HCPC, SEND and ICB requirements.
- Promote evidence-based practice, innovation and SEND inspection readiness.
- Analyse workforce, service and population health data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Use evaluation, audit and outcomes to demonstrate impact and inform commissioning.
- Develop reports, business cases and recommendations for system leaders.
- Apply population health intelligence to address inequalities and improve access to SLT expertise.
- Lead programmes that expand placements, apprenticeships and workforce development.
- Develop and deliver workplans aligned to programme objectives and governance requirements.
- Manage competing priorities across organisations and maintain effective programme reporting.
- Act as a system leader across education, health and care.
- Build partnerships with local authorities, education providers, NHS and independent services, universities, commissioners, parent-carer forums, DCOs and professional bodies.
- Present complex information, support collaborative decision-making and champion co-production.
- Influence stakeholders, negotiate solutions and drive system-wide improvement.
- Support programme funding, business cases and commissioning activity.
- Ensure value for money and delivery of agreed outcomes.
- Act as educator, mentor, coach and supervisor.
- Develop innovative supervision models, professional learning opportunities and communities of practice.
- Promote SLT apprenticeships and provide professional leadership across Northamptonshire.
- Work independently using initiative to deliver programme objectives.
- Produce high-quality reports and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Participate in virtual and face-to-face meetings requiring sustained concentration.
As the ICB evolves, responsibilities may change to reflect organisational, system and national priorities.
This version removes significant duplication and should reduce the section by well over 400 characters while keeping the core responsibilities intact.
Job responsibilities
Policy, Strategy and Service Development- Lead strategic initiatives to strengthen the Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) workforce across education settings.
- Support implementation of SEND reforms, Experts at Hand and local SEND priorities.
- Influence workforce, placement and apprenticeship policy, ensuring compliance with NHS, HCPC, SEND and ICB requirements.
- Promote evidence-based practice, innovation and SEND inspection readiness.
- Analyse workforce, service and population health data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Use evaluation, audit and outcomes to demonstrate impact and inform commissioning.
- Develop reports, business cases and recommendations for system leaders.
- Apply population health intelligence to address inequalities and improve access to SLT expertise.
- Lead programmes that expand placements, apprenticeships and workforce development.
- Develop and deliver workplans aligned to programme objectives and governance requirements.
- Manage competing priorities across organisations and maintain effective programme reporting.
- Act as a system leader across education, health and care.
- Build partnerships with local authorities, education providers, NHS and independent services, universities, commissioners, parent-carer forums, DCOs and professional bodies.
- Present complex information, support collaborative decision-making and champion co-production.
- Influence stakeholders, negotiate solutions and drive system-wide improvement.
- Support programme funding, business cases and commissioning activity.
- Ensure value for money and delivery of agreed outcomes.
- Act as educator, mentor, coach and supervisor.
- Develop innovative supervision models, professional learning opportunities and communities of practice.
- Promote SLT apprenticeships and provide professional leadership across Northamptonshire.
- Work independently using initiative to deliver programme objectives.
- Produce high-quality reports and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Participate in virtual and face-to-face meetings requiring sustained concentration.
As the ICB evolves, responsibilities may change to reflect organisational, system and national priorities.
This version removes significant duplication and should reduce the section by well over 400 characters while keeping the core responsibilities intact.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 11 Nov 2026.
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