Job summary
We have a full-time, permanent vacancy for a Paediatric Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, specialising in Deafness in Barking and Dagenham at NELFT. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, supportive and experienced Speech & Language Therapy Team that can develop your skills and interests. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team and contribute to the future of our service. We would consider offering this role as a developmental position and part time/job sharing.
See below for what some of our Therapists have said about working with us:
"This team has been amazing, supportive and a great place to grow in my job as an SLT. Thank you so much for all the support and opportunities to develop and learn. You are all amazing!!!"
"I just wanted to say I have had thebesttime working in B&D - I have learned so much here and made so many fantastic memories and friendships."
Our team is based in Barking and Dagenham and is part of Targeted Children's Services which includes Speech & Language Therapy, Community Paediatrics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Psychology and CAMHS, amongst other key professionals. You will be responsible for assessing and carrying out direct and indirect therapy with children presenting with speech, language and communication difficulties across the Deafness and mainstream pathways.
Main duties of the job
As a successful candidate you will have a recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree and HCPC registration. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills (including observation, listening and empathy skills) to support the individual needs of clients, carers, families and professionals. You will independently organise, plan and prioritise your own workload, and that of more junior and assistant staff as well as demonstrate appropriate strategies for caseload management. A knowledge of BSL (level 1 is essential) and d/Deaf culture are desirable.
We offer:
- An individualised two-week full induction programme, including mandatory training.
- A well-developed supervision and appraisal structure (including supervision with a named therapist and annual appraisals).
- A team of friendly, supportive colleagues with a range of specialist knowledge and buddy system.
- Access to a base with opportunities for frequent contact with other therapists.
- Monthly speech and language team meetings to discuss current matters and keep up to date with changes in the services.
- Opportunity for career progression and continuing professional development (such as CPD groups and external courses).
- Access to experienced admin and assistant teams.
- Agile working arrangements including the provision of mobile technology.
- Flexible working hours and arrangements.
- Integrated children's therapies and professional team meetings to maintain communication and learning opportunities with other professions.
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.
COVID-19 VaccinationWe continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.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 Supplement - LondonThis post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary with a minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436 per annum (pro rata for part-time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post include:
- To contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy clinical care pathways across Barking and Dagenham, providing a high standard of Speech and Language service for deaf children.
- Working autonomously as Specialist SLT providing specialist speech and language assessments and interventions for children with diverse needs and varying presentations.
- To independently manage and make differential diagnoses for a caseload of clients with delays and disorders of speech, language and social communication disorders.
- To deliver comprehensive formal and informal assessment and make differential diagnosis on the basis of assessment findings.
- To develop evidence-based intervention programmes, adapt and facilitate therapy according to client centred needs.
- To provide specialist knowledge, advice, training and teaching to parents, carers, students and SLT team.
- To work closely with clients, carers, families and school staff to embed inclusive speech, language and communication practice across settings.
- To provide mentoring of junior colleagues and peer support.
- To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working to ensure co-ordinated service provision.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member.
- To attend relevant training courses, meetings and clinical excellence networks (CENs) related to your specialism in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist working in the field of paediatric Deafness.
Person Specification Qualifications - Essential
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
- HCPC Licence to Practice.
- Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
Experience - Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience of working in paediatrics.
- Experience of multi-agency/disciplinary working.
Desirable
- 1 year experience working with children who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing in EY or with school age caseload.
Knowledge - Essential
- In depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children procedures.
- Knowledge of and can demonstrate early intervention and early interaction approaches.
- Knowledge of a range of targeted and specialist training packages for mainstream schools.
- BSL level 1.
Desirable
Skills - Essential
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and active listening skills).
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Formulate care programmes, identify functional goals and outcomes with multidisciplinary discussion.
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice.
- Enthusiastic, approachable, flexible and reliable.
- Proven experience of promoting people's equality, diversity and rights.
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.
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. For further information visit theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post include:
- To contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy clinical care pathways across Barking and Dagenham, providing a high standard of Speech and Language service for deaf children.
- Working autonomously as Specialist SLT providing specialist speech and language assessments and interventions for children with diverse needs and varying presentations.
- To independently manage and make differential diagnoses for a caseload of clients with delays and disorders of speech, language and social communication disorders.
- To deliver comprehensive formal and informal assessment and make differential diagnosis on the basis of assessment findings.
- To develop evidence-based intervention programmes, adapt and facilitate therapy according to client centred needs.
- To provide specialist knowledge, advice, training and teaching to parents, carers, students and SLT team.
- To work closely with clients, carers, families and school staff to embed inclusive speech, language and communication practice across settings.
- To provide mentoring of junior colleagues and peer support.
- To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working to ensure co-ordinated service provision.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member.
- To attend relevant training courses, meetings and clinical excellence networks (CENs) related to your specialism in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist working in the field of paediatric Deafness.
Person Specification Qualifications - Essential
- Qualified Speech and Language Therapist.
- HCPC Licence to Practice.
- Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy.
Experience - Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience of working in paediatrics.
- Experience of multi-agency/disciplinary working.
Desirable
- 1 year experience working with children who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing in EY or with school age caseload.
Knowledge - Essential
- In depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children procedures.
- Knowledge of and can demonstrate early intervention and early interaction approaches.
- Knowledge of a range of targeted and specialist training packages for mainstream schools.
- BSL level 1.
Desirable
Skills - Essential
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and active listening skills).
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Formulate care programmes, identify functional goals and outcomes with multidisciplinary discussion.
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice.
- Enthusiastic, approachable, flexible and reliable.
- Proven experience of promoting people's equality, diversity and rights.
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.
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. For further information visit theUK 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 seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised S+LT Qualification (BSc or higher)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience of working in paediatrics.
- Experience of multi-agency/disciplinary working.
Desirable
- 1 year experience working with children who are deaf/F or hard of hearing in EY or with school age caseload.
Knowledge
Essential
- BSL level 1.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children procedures.
- Knowledge of EY and/or MS Schools working within NHS
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Proven experience of promoting people's equality, diversity and rights.
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and active listening skills).
Desirable
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised S+LT Qualification (BSc or higher)
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post registration experience of working in paediatrics.
- Experience of multi-agency/disciplinary working.
Desirable
- 1 year experience working with children who are deaf/F or hard of hearing in EY or with school age caseload.
Knowledge
Essential
- BSL level 1.
- In depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children procedures.
- Knowledge of EY and/or MS Schools working within NHS
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Proven experience of promoting people's equality, diversity and rights.
- Time management and organisational skills.
- Effective communication/interpersonal skills (written, verbal, and active listening skills).
Desirable
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice
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).
