Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist to join the Redbridge autism assessment team. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team and contribute to the future of our service.
Main duties of the job
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Contribute to the provision of Speech and Language Therapy and autism assessment in Redbridge.
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To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working to ensure co-ordinated service provision.
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Administer comprehensive formal and informal assessments and make differential diagnoses on the basis of assessment findings.
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Develop and deliver evidence-based intervention programmes, adapting and facilitating therapy according to client-centred needs.
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Independently organise, plan and prioritise your workload and caseload.
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Provide specialist knowledge, advice, training and teaching to parents/carers, education staff, multidisciplinary team members and other colleagues.
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Attend relevant training courses, meetings and Clinical Excellence Networks (CENs) related to autism.
About us
Starting with NELFTNELFT 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 focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our 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 you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post 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 per annum pro rata).
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
The post will include working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive autism assessment for children and young people.
The post will also include working with the Speech and Language Therapy team, delivering high-quality Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions with autistic children/young people and their families.
You will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities. For example, you could attend ADOS-2 training.
Please get in touch if you think you could bring something to the role and are interested in joining our team (even if you don't meet all of the role requirements!)
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will include working as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive autism assessment for children and young people.
The post will also include working with the Speech and Language Therapy team, delivering high-quality Speech and Language Therapy assessments and interventions with autistic children/young people and their families.
You will join a supportive team environment and be provided with robust personal development opportunities. For example, you could attend ADOS-2 training.
Please get in touch if you think you could bring something to the role and are interested in joining our team (even if you don't meet all of the role requirements!)
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with autistic children/children with differences in their social communication and interaction skills
- Experience administering formal and informal communication assessments
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapy and intervention
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NELFT Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with autistic children/children with differences in their social communication and interaction skills
- Experience administering formal and informal communication assessments
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapy and intervention
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NELFT Trust Values
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
The Grove Specialist Community Health Services for Children and Young People
Grove Road
Chadwell Heath
RM6 4XH
Employer's website
https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
