Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist- Deafness

NHS; Enfield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech and Language Therapist for a fixed-term role. This part-time position focuses on supporting children with speech, language, and communication needs due to deafness. Collaborating closely with educators and providing expert advice, you'll lead the development of intervention programs and contribute to a dynamic, supportive team. The role promises high job satisfaction and professional development opportunities, making it an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Access to expert therapists

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Lead specialist in assessing children with deafness and planning interventions.
• Expert advice on cochlear implants and communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop objectives related to deafness and support less experienced staff.
• Implement highly specialist intervention programs for children.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Deafness Support

AAC Systems

Collaboration with Educators

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job summary

We are excited to offer a fixed-term, 1-year, 0.5 WTE Band 7 Speech and Language Therapy role to cover maternity leave.

You will work closely with Service Managers to deliver services to early years and school-age children with speech, language, and communication needs arising from deafness. Your role includes supporting children and young people in various settings such as nurseries, schools, at home, and in specialist units. Collaboration with teachers of the deaf to target interventions is essential. You will also provide second opinions and advice to colleagues in autism and may deliver training to parents and staff.

Main duties of the job

You will lead the development of objectives or projects related to deafness, supported by Clinical Managers, and assist peers and less experienced staff in implementation. You will offer highly specialist support and knowledge in deafness within the speech and language service, including providing second opinions to other professionals.

You will serve as a lead specialist in the assessment of children with deafness, diagnosing speech, language, and communication needs. Planning and implementing highly specialist intervention programs for these children will be part of your responsibilities.

You will provide expert advice to parents, carers, educational staff, students, and the SLT team regarding deafness, cochlear implants, and communication methods. Additionally, you will promote and train others in the use of AAC, including signed supported English, BSL, and other augmentative communication systems.

About us

We offer:

• Access to expert therapists in Developmental Language Disorder, Autism, SEMH, Deafness, and Complex Needs for support and training.
• A commitment to professional development, with recent training in SCERTS, AAC approaches, Attention Autism, classroom strategies in DLD, and ongoing opportunities for accredited training.
• A dynamic, supportive, and friendly team with staff turnover below the national average.
• High levels of job satisfaction among staff.
• A collaborative working ethos and active user consultation.
• A focus on hearing the 'voice of the child' to inform goal setting.
• A well-regarded supervision structure.

Date posted: 25 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £51,883 to £58,544 annually, pro-rata, inclusive of outer HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Term-time hours

Reference number: 391-NMUH-7153791

Job location: Cedar House, Gater Drive, Enfield, EN2 0JB

Job description

Please see the attached Job description and person specification for detailed roles and responsibilities.

For more information or to discuss the role, contact us via email at [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you.