Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, supportive Speech & Language Therapy Team who will support your development of experience and developing interests. This band 6 post has development opportunities in autistic spectrum disorders and complex special needs
You will be working with school aged children in mainstream settings as link therapist and with pre-school children at Drop in sessions, in clinic and pre school settings. You will be supported by specialist therapists to develop your skills working with children with complex needs or ASD
You will show that you are able to organise, plan and prioritise your own workload, and that of assistant staff; demonstrate the ability to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management. You will have excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills, to enable you to work to support the individual needs of the schools, staff and pupils.
We offer:-
- a regular supervision programme arranged with a named therapist
- integrated children's therapies and professional team meetings to maintain communication and learning opportunities with speech and language, occupational therapists and physiotherapists,
- a full induction programme
- a supportive and friendly environment
- training opportunities through CPD groups and external courses
- We have experienced admin and Assistant teams.
We encourage innovation and would welcome you to a strong and stable team.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of the post:
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To independently manage and make differential diagnoses for a caseload of clients with delays and disorders of communication, speech and language and / or moderate/complex/profound communication needs
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2.Devise and deliver appropriate specialist intervention / care plans / enhanced models of SLT for clients with delays and disorders of communication, speech and language and provide suitable and timely support.
3. Work as part of the integrated therapies multi-disciplinary team ensuring the delivery of joined up care plans.
4. Contribute to multidisciplinary support for clients with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
5. Develop and deliver training and support packages.
About us
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
Starting with Us
NELFT places great importance on new starters being properly welcomed into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend several drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes, Essex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
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.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
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.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- We are kind, We are respectful, We work together with our communities
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
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- 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
Desirable
- Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Child development and its application to speech and language therapy
- Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Understanding of safeguarding
Other
Essential
- Able to travel efficiently throughout the area
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
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Formulate care plans and 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
Desirable
- Allocate duties and supervise therapy assistants
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- We are kind, We are respectful, We work together with our communities
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
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
- 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
Desirable
- Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
Knowledge
Essential
- Child development and its application to speech and language therapy
- Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Understanding of safeguarding
Other
Essential
- Able to travel efficiently throughout the area
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
- Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
- Formulate care plans and 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
Desirable
- Allocate duties and supervise therapy assistants
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).
