Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

NHS; Wembley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wembley seeks a motivated Speech and Language Therapist (Band 6) to join their supportive team. The role involves assessing and supporting children with diverse speech and language needs in various primary and secondary schools. You'll provide therapy sessions and collaborate with parents and educators to improve communication outcomes. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience working in educational settings. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Friendly and supportive team

Regular supervision and support sessions

Access to clinical specialists

Strong CPD culture including training opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice – Royal College of Speech/Language Therapists.
• Essential: Working with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Essential: Collaborative work with parents and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support children and young people with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions within schools.
• Liaise effectively with parents, SENCOs, and other professionals.

Skills

Normal Child Development including Speech and Language

Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions

Understanding of the roles of other professionals

Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping

Education

Degree or equivalent in Speech and Language Therapy

Current registered membership of HPC and RCSLT

Job description

Job summary

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist - Band 6 Brent Mainstream Schools Team

Job overview

Come and join our friendly and passionate Speech and Language Therapy team in Brent, one of London's most diverse and vibrant boroughs.

We are excited to offer a Band 6 opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Speech and Language Therapist to join our well-established Mainstream Schools Team. This role offers the chance to work across a range of Brent primary and secondary schools, supporting children and young people at SEN Support and those with EHCPs.

Our team is warm, collaborative and committed to learning, with a strong focus on supporting one another, sharing ideas, and creating a positive environment for both staff and the families we work with.

What our therapists say about working in the Brent team

"The team is warm, supportive and always willing to help. There is a real sense of collaboration and shared learning."

"Brent is such a rewarding place to work. The cultural diversity and community atmosphere make every day interesting and meaningful."

"I feel genuinely valued here. The support from colleagues and senior clinicians has helped me grow so much."

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills, be part of a positive and encouraging team, and make a meaningful impact within mainstream school settings, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• Assess and support children and young people with a range of speech, language and communication needs, including DLD, ASD, speech sound disorders, and selective mutism.
• Provide both individual and group therapy sessions within your allocated schools.
• Offer advice, strategies and training to school staff and parents to support communication needs across the school environment.
• Liaise effectively with parents, SENCOs, teachers and other professionals involved in a child's care.
• Deliver training packages, workshops and contribute to wider project work across the service.
• Manage your own caseload independently with access to regular supervision, peer support and clinical guidance.

What we offer

Working in the Brent SLT team gives you access to:

• A friendly and supportive team base with SLT and multi-disciplinary colleagues
• Regular supervision, support sessions and access to senior clinicians
• Clinical specialists available for advice, problem solving and second opinions
• A strong CPD culture including shadowing, training opportunities and CEN membership
• Regular team meetings, shared learning sessions and case discussions
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects, service development and creative training packages
• A diverse population with rich learning experiences and rewarding clinical work

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please visit https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Person Specification

Education / Qualification

• Essential: Degree or equivalent and Licence to Practice – Royal College of Speech/Language Therapists
• Essential: Current registered membership of HPC and RCSLT
• Desirable: RCSLT NQP competencies completed

Experience

• Essential: Working with children with a wide range of speech, language and communication difficulties – including ASD, DLD, selective mutism and speech sound disorders
• Essential: Collaborative work with parents and other professionals, especially teachers in a school setting
• Essential: Training others
• Essential: Post graduate experience of working with children
• Desirable: Working in multi-cultural community

Skills & Knowledge

• Essential: Normal Child Development including Speech and Language, Play and other milestones
• Essential: Knowledge of appropriate range of assessments and interventions for pre-school & school-aged children with speech, language and communication impairments
• Essential: Knowledge of specific assessments and interventions within specialist area
• Essential: Education Practice and Policy and National Curriculum & Early Years Curriculum
• Essential: Religious, Cultural and Linguistic issues impacting upon caseload management
• Essential: Principles and models of Adult/Child Interaction
• Essential: Knowledge of national policies and procedures (especially Education Act)
• Essential: Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Essential: Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client group)
• Essential: Knowledge of professional standards of record keeping
• Essential: Holistic view of communication problems in the context of education and philosophy to back this
• Desirable: Knowledge of collaborative models of working in schools

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Central London Community Health Trust

Chalkhill Primary Care Centre

Chalkhill Road

Wembley

HA9 9FX