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Job overview

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 need

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the post: 

· To contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy clinical care pathways across Redbridge

· To deliver comprehensive formal and informal assessment, and make differential diagnosis on the basis of this assessment

· To develop evidence-based intervention programmes, adapt and facilitate therapy and the use of augmentative communication systems according to client centred needs

· To work closely with clients, carers, families and school staff to embed inclusive speech, language and communication practice both at home and within the classroom

· To contribute to both uni and multi-disciplinary team working to ensure co-ordinated service provision

· To 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.

Working for our organisation

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 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 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

This 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.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The 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 induction

· A team of friendly, supportive colleagues

· An accessible base in Ilford close to an underground station

· Opportunities for frequent contact with other speech and language therapists

· A well-developed support, supervision and appraisal structure

· Extensive opportunities for continuing professional development

· Well developed agile working facilities

· Opportunities 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 registration

· Clinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs

· Outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

•A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registration

Experience

Essential criteria

•Clinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs

Skills

Essential criteria

•Outstanding interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member

Benefits

We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:

A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff. A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a ‘Top 10 Family Friendly Employer’ from the Working Families Charity. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors. Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.