NHS
Job title:
Speech and Language Therapist
Company
NHS
Job description
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, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists to join our 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 Early Intervention clinic and mainstream schools buy-in service.There will be opportunities to work at universal, targeted and specialist level, including delivery of direct intervention. In our clinic and schools buy in service, we only work with children without EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and are therefore not bound by quantifications. This affords therapists greater independence and increased flexibility to manage and prioritise caseloads based on clinical needMain duties of the jobThe main responsibilities of the post:To contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy clinical care pathways across RedbridgeTo deliver comprehensive formal and informal assessment, and make differential diagnosis on the basis of this assessmentTo develop evidence-based intervention programmes, adapt and facilitate therapy and the use of augmentative communication systems according to client centred needsTo work closely with clients, carers, families and school staff to embed inclusive speech, language and communication practice both at home and within the classroomTo contribute to both uni and multi-disciplinary team working to ensure co-ordinated service provisionTo attend relevant training courses, meetings and special interest groups in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist working in the field of paediatrics.About usStarting 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 on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.Probationary PeriodThis 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 SupplementThis 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.Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough 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 systemDate posted04 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum plus HCASContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number395-RR108-24Job locationsNewbury Park Health Centre40 Perrymans Farm RoadIlfordIG2 7LEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Speech and Language Therapy Service in Redbridge operates within a multi-disciplinary team for children with additional needs and disabilities. We offer:A programme of inductionA team of friendly, supportive colleaguesAn accessible base in Ilford close to an underground stationOpportunities for frequent contact with other speech and language therapistsA well-developed support, supervision and appraisal structureExtensive opportunities for continuing professional developmentWell developed agile working facilitiesOpportunities to work both face-to-face and remotely via teletherapy.Candidates will need to demonstrate the following requirements:A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registrationClinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children with speech, language and communication needsOutstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member.Use of AIApplications 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Speech and Language Therapy Service in Redbridge operates within a multi-disciplinary team for children with additional needs and disabilities. We offer:A programme of inductionA team of friendly, supportive colleaguesAn accessible base in Ilford close to an underground stationOpportunities for frequent contact with other speech and language therapistsA well-developed support, supervision and appraisal structureExtensive opportunities for continuing professional developmentWell developed agile working facilitiesOpportunities to work both face-to-face and remotely via teletherapy.Candidates will need to demonstrate the following requirements:A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registrationClinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children with speech, language and communication needsOutstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member.Use of AIApplications 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- oA recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registration
ExperienceEssential
- oClinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs
SkillsEssential
- oOutstanding interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- oA recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registration
ExperienceEssential
- oClinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs
SkillsEssential
- oOutstanding interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member
Expected salary
£29970 – 36483 per year
Location
Ilford, Greater London
Job date
Sun, 06 Oct 2024 07:58:47 GMT
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