NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Speech & Language Therapist

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a well-established, supportive and experienced Speech & Language Therapy team as a Band 5 Speech and Language Therapist. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team and contribute to the future of our service.

See below for what some of our newly qualified therapists have said about starting their careers with us:

"This team has been amazing, supportive and a great place to grow in my first 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 the best time working in B&D - I have learned so much here and made so many fantastic memories and friendships. It has been the best first Speech and Language job I could've asked for."

Our team is committed to achieving improved outcomes for children referred to our service, whilst promoting evidence-based practice and embracing innovative ways of working. As a team we pride ourselves on being supportive, and have robust systems of supervision, induction and training in place allowing you to further develop your skills and interests.

We would consider applications from therapists who are about to qualify and/or have not yet received their HCPC registration, as well as therapists who are already working in a Band 5 position.

Main duties of the job

  • To contribute to the provision of Speech and Language Therapy services, administering assessments, writing care plans and delivering therapy for children and young people with a variety of speech, language and communication needs.
  • To work as an effective team member with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • To support in the development and delivery of evidence-based intervention programmes.
  • To organise, plan and prioritise your own workload.
  • To attend relevant training courses, meetings and clinical excellent networks (CENs) related to your areas of interest in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist.

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.

Details

Date posted

09 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Plus HCAS per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

395-BD183-24

Job locations

The Child and Family Centre

Axe Street

London

IG11 7LZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

There are many benefits to joining the Barking and Dagenham Speech and Language Therapy team within NELFT, including:

  • Structured education, training, and development programme to support you through your own career development and progression in your career path
  • Leadership, coaching and mentoring opportunities
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Family friendly policies and procedures
  • Substantial number of staff benefits including; cycle to work scheme, car salary sacrifice scheme, key worker accommodation scheme, and staff discounts
  • Resources and support for your own health, emotion and wellbeing including; Parent & Carer network, KeepingWellNEL, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Apps, Counselling services, Optimise Wellbeing tool

Job description

Job responsibilities

There are many benefits to joining the Barking and Dagenham Speech and Language Therapy team within NELFT, including:

  • Structured education, training, and development programme to support you through your own career development and progression in your career path
  • Leadership, coaching and mentoring opportunities
  • Flexible and agile working
  • Family friendly policies and procedures
  • Substantial number of staff benefits including; cycle to work scheme, car salary sacrifice scheme, key worker accommodation scheme, and staff discounts
  • Resources and support for your own health, emotion and wellbeing including; Parent & Carer network, KeepingWellNEL, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Apps, Counselling services, Optimise Wellbeing tool

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Skills

Essential

  • Administering formal and informal Speech and Language assessments, analysing assessment results and setting appropriate goals
  • Excellent written presentation skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with children with a variety of speech, language and communication needs

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of NELFT Trust Values
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Skills

Essential

  • Administering formal and informal Speech and Language assessments, analysing assessment results and setting appropriate goals
  • Excellent written presentation skills

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working with children with a variety of speech, language and communication needs

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.

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 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.

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 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 Child and Family Centre

Axe Street

London

IG11 7LZ


Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

The Child and Family Centre

Axe Street

London

IG11 7LZ


Employer's website

https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Therapy Lead

Hadassah Lev

hadassah.lev@nelft.nhs.uk

07714271799

Details

Date posted

09 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Plus HCAS per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

395-BD183-24

Job locations

The Child and Family Centre

Axe Street

London

IG11 7LZ


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)