Job summary
At NELFT we have an opportunity for you to work with the Thurrock Youth Justice Team as the speech and language therapist.
We are looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our friendly team. You will be part of our community team and also be based with the Thurrock Youth Justice Service, working with their young people. You will also support our autism and ADHD assessment pathway.
We can accommodate a flexible working arrangement to suit your personal circumstances.
Main duties of the job
You will have a small highly specialist caseload within the Youth Justice Team. You will provide an advanced standard of assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment and appropriate intervention for young people with speech, language and communication disorders.
You will devise and deliver appropriate highly specialist intervention/care plans/enhanced models of SLT for clients with complex communication needs and provide suitable and timely support as part of the YJS approach.
You will develop and deliver specialist training for other professionals within the area of communicationdevelopment and difficulties.
We offer:-
- a regular supervision programme arranged with a named therapist, following on from a full and personalised induction programme
- professional team meetings monthly and meetings with our integrated children's therapies team to maintain communication and learning opportunities with speech and language, occupational therapists and physiotherapists and others
- a supportive and friendly environment
- training opportunities through external courses and specialist Clinical Excellence Networks
- Support from experienced Admin and Assistant teams.
- Agile & flexible working
We encourage innovation and would welcome you to a strong and stable team.
About us
Starting with NELFT
NELFT 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 includemandatory 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 focussing 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 - Fringe
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata).
Use of AI
Applications 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent, fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (HCPC).
- HCPC Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience with skills in assessment and management of children with SLCN
- Experience of working in a multi- agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of clinically supervising and managing less experienced colleagues
- Experience providing training to education, health and wider team colleagues and parents and families
Desirable
- Able to deliver ADOS assessment and contribute to autism and ADHD assessment pathway
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments for differential diagnosis in developmental language disorders & SCLN
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of universal, targeted and specialist model and implementation
Skills
Essential
- Able to formulate care plans identifying functional goals and outcomes in multidisciplinary discussion
- Able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence based practice
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent, fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body (HCPC).
- HCPC Licence to Practice
Desirable
- Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience with skills in assessment and management of children with SLCN
- Experience of working in a multi- agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of clinically supervising and managing less experienced colleagues
- Experience providing training to education, health and wider team colleagues and parents and families
Desirable
- Able to deliver ADOS assessment and contribute to autism and ADHD assessment pathway
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of appropriate assessments for differential diagnosis in developmental language disorders & SCLN
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of universal, targeted and specialist model and implementation
Skills
Essential
- Able to formulate care plans identifying functional goals and outcomes in multidisciplinary discussion
- Able to demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence based practice
Other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
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).
