Children's Speech & Language Therapist - Band 5 or Newly Qualified

Bromley Healthcare; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in the City Of London is looking for a qualified speech and language therapist to provide assessment and therapy services to children with communication needs. You will work with a supportive team that values innovation and career progression. A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including pension schemes, gym memberships, and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at high street retailers

Qualifications

• Provide assessment and therapy services to children with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Support newly qualified therapists with competencies and mentoring.
• Experience working with children with various complexities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapy services to a mixed paediatric caseload.
• Opportunity to work within special schools with children with complex needs.
• Be part of a dynamic, committed team delivering high-quality services.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day, you will provide assessment and therapy services to a mixed paediatric caseload with speech, language and communication needs, as well as report writing and opportunities for training parents/carers and those working with children with SLCN.
• Once established within the team, there are opportunities for working within one of many special schools and provisions with support, working with children with a variety of severe, additional and complex needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Difficulties, Developmental Language Disorder and Speech Disorders.
• We always ask for your preferences of where you would like to work any time we are re-timetabling.
• You will be part of a dynamic, committed team of staff delivering high-quality services to the population of Bromley. We believe in innovation and encourage staff to work in new and effective ways.

Day-to-day, you will provide assessment and therapy services to a mixed paediatric caseload with speech, language and communication needs, as well as report writing and opportunities for training parents/carers and those working with children with SLCN. Once established within the team, there are opportunities for working within one of many special schools and provisions with support, working with children with a variety of severe, additional and complex needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Difficulties, Developmental Language Disorder and Speech Disorders. We always ask for your preferences of where you would like to work any time we are re-timetabling. You will be part of a dynamic, committed team of staff delivering high-quality services to the population of Bromley. We believe in innovation and encourage staff to work in new and effective ways.

Support and development

• Support for newly qualified therapists through the RCSLT competencies, with weekly line management initially
• Access to an SLT mentor
• Whole-team CPD meetings and small clinical supervision groups
• Access to clinical specialists for specialist opinions and support
• Opportunities for career progression

Quote from a staff member: "I started working at Bromley Healthcare straight after university and I couldn't have chosen a better place to begin working as an SLT. The support and supervision from all members of the team has been incredible and it has made transitioning from student to therapist run so smoothly. Everyone on the team made me feel so welcome and helped to build my confidence - I couldn't have found a better team to be a part of!"

We are currently developing a Universal, Targeted Specialist model in mainstream schools, delivering EHCP intervention in mainstream schools, as well as expanding our buy-in service in mainstream schools, special schools and provisions.

About Bromley Healthcare

Bromley Healthcare is an established social enterprise. As a shareholder you would have greater involvement and an opportunity to influence key decisions. Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point. We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

• Pension schemes
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to home furnishings and electronics
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts at high street retailers
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Low-interest personal loans
• Lease car scheme