Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Do you have a strong interest in Autism and differential diagnosis? Do you want to work with children, young people (CYP) and families? Do you want to be part of a supportive and reflective multi-disciplinary service in Hertfordshire?

Hertfordshire Community Trust has an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals to support Children and Young People (CYP) who are Neurodivergent and in need of an assessment. We have worked closely with system partners to redesign and transform the diagnostic pathway. The vision in Hertfordshire is to ensure CYP and their families can access early support, advice, and information with access to the diagnostic pathway where clinically needed in a timely manner.

We are looking for 2.0 WTE Band 7 Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapists who bring strong skills and experience in Autism to the Multidisciplinary Assessment Team. The successful candidates will also join our large and innovative team of therapists and assistants working within our community service.

Proposed Interview Date: 24 June 2026

You will work closely with theMDT and other agencies to assess CYP in a variety of community settings including clinic, school, and home.

The ideal candidate will:
• maintain a high degree of professionalism when working in settings with a highly emotive atmosphere with multi-disciplinary Teams
• be flexible in their approach and have resilience under pressure
• work both in a team environment and autonomously
• be ADOS-2 trained and/or have experience of Autism Assessment – the Trust is committed to training the right candidate if needed
• demonstrate knowledge of SEND reforms and EHCP planning
• demonstrate knowledge and experience of implementing reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices
• demonstrate Neuroaffirmitive practices

We can offer you:
• regular clinical and professional supervision from within the clinical team
• personal development planning and continuing professional development
• involvement in service development including undertaking clinical audits, project work and service forums
• opportunities to provide clinical supervision and line management where appropriate.
• You’ll find the organisation is a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff.
• Recent NHS staff survey results reflect a positive and inclusive working culture at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust, with staff highlighting supportive leadership strong teamwork and a commitment to staff well being and development.
• Our staff are proud to be pioneering, Caring and Inclusive in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
• We put our children, young people , their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
• We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
• We don’t want you to miss out so we’d like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

These are permanent positions based across Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will be expected to work across locations in East and North Hertfordshire and South and West Hertfordshire to help meet service needs and demands.

For these roles you will need to have a full valid UK driving licence and is essential to have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more specific information about this role.

For further details/informal visits contact: Natalie Brereton,Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist,Autism Assessment Team,Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust,View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk, Mob: View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk orMayuri Dave, Operational Lead for Neurodivergent Children & Sensory Processing Service,View email address on findajob.dwp.gov.uk, Mob: View phone number on findajob.dwp.gov.uk.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Jun 2026

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