Speech And Language Therapist

Overview

Would you like to work in an ethnically diverse NHS Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, where training and supervision are a priority?

Due to maternity leave as well as increased interest in the Mainstream School buy-in service, NELFT North East London Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists to join NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's well-established service in Redbridge, part of the North East London Foundation Trust. This is a fixed-term position for a year, with every possibility of becoming permanent.

Working as part of this team, you will provide a service for children presenting with a range of speech, language, and communication difficulties within either mainstream schools or the Early Intervention clinic. There will be opportunities to work at universal, targeted, and specialist levels, including the delivery of direct intervention. In NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's clinic and schools buy-in service, NELFT North East London Foundation Trust only work with children without EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans), allowing therapists greater independence and flexibility to manage and prioritize caseloads based on clinical need.

Main Duties of the Job

The main responsibilities of the post include:

• Contributing to the provision of speech and language therapy clinical care pathways across Redbridge
• Delivering comprehensive formal and informal assessments, and making differential diagnoses based on these assessments
• Developing evidence-based intervention programs, adapting, and facilitating therapy and the use of augmentative communication systems according to client-centered needs
• Working closely with clients, carers, families, and school staff to embed inclusive speech, language, and communication practices both at home and within the classroom
• Contributing to both uni and multi-disciplinary team working to ensure coordinated service provision
• Attending relevant training courses, meetings, and special interest groups to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist in the field of paediatrics.

About NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training, and equipment allocation. New starters will have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focused on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period unless currently partway through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff.

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part-time staff.

Job Responsibilities

The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Redbridge operates within a multi-disciplinary team for children with additional needs and disabilities. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust offer:

• A program of induction
• A team of friendly, supportive colleagues
• An accessible base in Ilford close to an underground station
• Opportunities for frequent contact with other speech and language therapists
• A well-developed support, supervision, and appraisal structure
• Extensive opportunities for continuing professional development
• Well-developed agile working facilities
• Opportunities to work both face-to-face and remotely via teletherapy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A recognized Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registration

Experience

Essential

• Clinical skills in assessment and therapy for children with speech, language, and communication needs

Skills

Essential

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary to submit for Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.