Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist for a part-time position in their Mainstream Schools Team. Ideal candidates are experienced Band 7 therapists or Band 6 therapists ready to advance. Responsibilities include providing therapy to children with communication difficulties and leading the school's provision. The role offers strong team support and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Programme of induction

Supportive colleagues

Continuing professional development

Agile working facilities

Qualifications

• Advanced assessment and management of communication difficulties in children.
• Experience in mainstream schools as a Speech and Language Therapist.
• Ability to devise and deliver specialist intervention plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide service for children aged 4-18 with speech and language difficulties.
• Lead and develop the mainstream schools provision.
• Manage own and others’ workload effectively.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis

Excellent interpersonal skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Supervising team members

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree

Job description

Overview

Our Speech and Language Therapy Team situated in the London Borough of Redbridge has an exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join us on a part-time basis in our Mainstream Schools Team. The post is ideal for an established Band 7 therapist or a Band 6 therapist looking to progress to Band 7 pending competency.

Responsibilities

• Provide a service for children aged 4‑18 presenting with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties within mainstream schools.
• Lead the team to develop the mainstream schools and Buy‑in Schools provision and care pathway in Redbridge.
• Take a lead role in providing and developing the SLT assessment service to school‑aged children with speech, language and communication needs and an intervention service to schools choosing to buy‑in SLT.
• Independently manage own and others’ workload in day‑to‑day allocation of work.
• Work closely with clients' carers, families and professionals to raise awareness, knowledge and skills related to strategies that improve outcomes across settings.
• Make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
• Plan and implement specialist packages of support and intervention.
• Provide clinical support and supervision for SLT’s working in clinic and mainstream school settings.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team in health, social care and education services in Redbridge.
• Provide specialist knowledge, advice, training and teaching to parents, carers, students and the SLT team.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registration.
• Provide an advanced standard of assessment, clinical diagnosis, treatment and management of communication difficulties in children.
• Devising and delivering appropriate, highly specialist intervention/care plans of speech and language therapy for clients.
• Experience working as a Speech and Language Therapist in mainstream schools.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an effective multi‑disciplinary team member.
• Experience in supervising other team members.

Benefits

• Programme of induction.
• Friendly, supportive colleagues.
• Well‑developed and supportive MDT.
• Accessible base close to underground (Central Line) and mainline station (Elizabeth Line).
• Opportunities for frequent contact with other SLT’s within NELFT.
• Well‑developed support, supervision and appraisal structure.
• Extensive opportunities for continuing professional development (attending specialist courses).
• Well‑developed agile working facilities.
• Opportunities to work both face‑to‑face and remotely via teletherapy.

Working Conditions

This post will be subject to a probationary period and includes a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,714 and a maximum £5,941 per annum, pro‑rata for part‑time).

Additional Information

Use of AI: Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.

Certificates of Sponsorship: This is a registered sponsor organisation but sponsorship may not be offered for all roles. Eligibility is under the UKVI points‑based system, and HCAS is not included in the basic salary calculation.

Values

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.