Job summary
Fixed-term maternity cover.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a well-established, innovative and supportive team in the London Borough of Havering. This a fixed-term, full-time job to cover maternity leave within a team where there are a wide range of personal and professional opportunities. This position is also suitable for therapists returning to practice.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to be a part of our team. This is a great position for an experienced therapist to join a team of passionate and enthusiastic professionals that support children and their families with their speech, language and communication needs.
You will independently manage a caseload of clients with identified or suspected social communication difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorders. This will include diagnostic work and providing diagnostic/ assessment feedback. You will also support our preschool caseload as required. You will provide high quality speech and language therapy in close conjunction with families and other professionals working with the same client group such as Paediatrician's.
Based in Romford with established transport links from London, Essex and Kent-including the new Elizabeth Line, you will work as part of integrated children's services alongside colleagues in Paediatrics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and CAMHS.
Main duties of the job
This role would be suitable for a therapist looking to work as part of a friendly, dynamic and forward-thinking team.
- To work autonomously as a highly specialist SLT within the community team, providing an effective service in Havering for children who have a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder or who are manifesting Social Communication Difficulties in a range of settings and environments. This includes clients with/without an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
- To provide an advanced standard of assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment and management of communication difficulties in children.
- To evaluate outcomes of assessments and to provide advice and feedback to parents and other professionals as appropriate.
- Devise and deliver appropriate highly specialist intervention/care plans/enhanced models of SLT for clients with complex communication needs and provide suitable and timely support.
- Work as part of the integrated therapies team ensuring the delivery of joined up care plans.
- To provide specialist training for other professionals within the area of communication development and difficulties.
- To assist in the development of skills relating to this area to colleagues including SLTs, SLTAs, speech & language therapy students, teaching assistants, SENCos and early years' staff.
- To work collaboratively with family/carers and all agencies involved with the child's care.
- To support the leadership of the children's speech and language service in Havering.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place 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 which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachment.
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work.
You will achieve this by working autonomously as a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the Integrated Childrens Services team in various settings. The post holder will independently manage a caseload of clients with moderate/complex/profound communication needs this will mainly comprise children having a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder or who are manifesting significant Social Communication Difficulties.
You will also support the pre-school service and work closely with the Pre-school pathway lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachment.
The post holder will be expected to support their team, department and organisation to achieve the Trusts Values in their day to day work.
You will achieve this by working autonomously as a highly specialist Speech and Language Therapist within the Integrated Childrens Services team in various settings. The post holder will independently manage a caseload of clients with moderate/complex/profound communication needs this will mainly comprise children having a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder or who are manifesting significant Social Communication Difficulties.
You will also support the pre-school service and work closely with the Pre-school pathway lead.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting people first
- Prioritising quality
- Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
- Being professional and honest
- Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- HCPC Licence to Practice
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
- Show active interest in CPD in line with RCSLT guidelines
- Self-motivated and remain updated with professional practice and new research
Experience
Essential
- Clear, advanced clinical reasoning based on evidence based practice within paediatrics
- Specialised knowledge of paediatric therapy and management of social communication difficulties
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience with a minimum of 2 years post registration experience of working in paediatrics
- Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Working with clients who have a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Knowledge and experience of assessment (including standardised) and treatment techniques in paediatrics
- Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
- Experience of offering clinical supervision and supporting others
- Experience providing feedback and diagnosis following specialist assessments
Desirable
- CEN membership reflective of relevant clinical areas
- Knowledge and experience of administering ADOS assessments
- Experience of service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of NHS Plan, clinical governance/ audit and changing service needs
- Awareness of government policy and legislation and how this may affect service delivery
- Knowledge of child development and its application to speech and language therapy
- Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Knowledge of developmental and acquired communication disorders
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of the DSMV criteria in relation to ASD diagnosis
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence based practice
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to organise and manage own caseload
- Allocate duties and supervise therapy assistants
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Formulate care programmes, identify goals by organising and prioritising
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Negotiation, problem solving concentration, analytical and reflection skills
- Present information in clear and logical manner
- Ability to be a good team member
- Written and verbal presentation skills
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting people first
- Prioritising quality
- Being progressive, innovative and continually improve
- Being professional and honest
- Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity and choice
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
- HCPC Licence to Practice
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
- Show active interest in CPD in line with RCSLT guidelines
- Self-motivated and remain updated with professional practice and new research
Experience
Essential
- Clear, advanced clinical reasoning based on evidence based practice within paediatrics
- Specialised knowledge of paediatric therapy and management of social communication difficulties
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience with a minimum of 2 years post registration experience of working in paediatrics
- Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals
- Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Working with clients who have a range of speech, language and communication needs
- Knowledge and experience of assessment (including standardised) and treatment techniques in paediatrics
- Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
- Experience of offering clinical supervision and supporting others
- Experience providing feedback and diagnosis following specialist assessments
Desirable
- CEN membership reflective of relevant clinical areas
- Knowledge and experience of administering ADOS assessments
- Experience of service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of NHS Plan, clinical governance/ audit and changing service needs
- Awareness of government policy and legislation and how this may affect service delivery
- Knowledge of child development and its application to speech and language therapy
- Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of the roles of other professionals
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Knowledge of developmental and acquired communication disorders
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of the DSMV criteria in relation to ASD diagnosis
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence based practice
- Able to use own initiative
- Able to organise and manage own caseload
- Allocate duties and supervise therapy assistants
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Formulate care programmes, identify goals by organising and prioritising
- Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Negotiation, problem solving concentration, analytical and reflection skills
- Present information in clear and logical manner
- Ability to be a good team member
- Written and verbal presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
