Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
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Job summary
Due to a promotion we have a vacancy (full /part time) for a Paediatric Specialist Speech & Language Therapist in Barking & Dagenham in NE London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, supportive and experienced SLT 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 currently have opportunities to work with: Autistic children and young people ,Children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and/orChildren and young people with Complex Needs and Dysphagia.
We are committed to providing a service that follows the most up to date research and evidence base in all our pathways. We are often at the forefront of innovative practise including the use of AI and other online platforms to enhance our work. This is a really exciting time to join our team!We provide a range of CPD through whole-team training, away days and individual training. You will join monthly team meetings and will be invited to integrated children's services meetings. We also have regular team socials and bring and share lunches. We are a flexible service with options for compressed hours and working in a way that suits the needs of the service and yourself.
We welcome applicants from all experienced and motivated therapists even if you do not feel that you meet all of the job criteria. Support to develop will be provided.
Main duties of the job
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To contribute to the provision of Speech and Language Therapy clinical care pathways across Barking and Dagenham.
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To independently organise, plan and prioritise your own workload, and that of more junior and assistant staff.
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To deliver comprehensive formal and informal assessment as appropriate and make differential diagnosis on the basis of assessment findings.
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To develop evidence-based intervention programmes, adapt and facilitate therapy according to client centred needs.
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To provide specialist knowledge, advice, training and teaching to parents, carers, students and the Speech and Language Therapy team.
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To work closely with clients, carers, families and school staff to embed inclusive speech, language and communication practice across settings.
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To provide mentoring of colleagues and peer support.
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To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working to ensure co-ordinated service provision.
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To attend relevant training courses, meetings and special interest groups related to your specialism in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist working in the field of paediatrics.
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 with a minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum (pro rata for part-time).
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Details
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year plus HCAS per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
395-BD024-25-A
Job locations
Child and Family Centre
Axe Street
Barking
IG11 7LZ
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Child and Family Centre
Axe Street
Barking
IG11 7LZ
Employer's website
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