Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Deafness)

NHS; Barking; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barking is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Deafness) for a part-time, flexible position. This role involves contributing to clinical care pathways, organizing workloads, and developing evidence-based interventions for children. Applicants should have a degree in Speech and Language Therapy and relevant training. Competitive salary and a supportive team are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Relevant training related to Deafness, e.g., Deaf Awareness, Transcription for Deaf Speech Sounds
• Experience working with children with social communication and language needs.
• Experience administering communication assessments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Speech and Language Therapy clinical care pathways.
• Independently organise and prioritise your workload.
• Develop evidence-based intervention programmes.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills

Understanding of local issues relevant to delivery of a SALT service

Knowledge of relevant assessment tools

Education

Degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Deafness) – 0.6 WTE Paediatric vacancy in Barking & Dagenham, North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT). Closing date: 14 October 2025.

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join a well-established, supportive and experienced SLT team in the Deafness Pathway. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and interests within a service committed to up-to-date research and evidence-based practice, including innovative approaches such as AI and online platforms. We offer CPD through whole-team training, away days and individual training, monthly team meetings, integrated children’s services meetings, and regular team socials. The service is flexible with options for compressed hours to suit the needs of the service and the individual.

We welcome applicants from all levels of experience and provide support to develop, even if you do not meet all of the job criteria.

Main duties of the job

To contribute to the provision of Speech and Language Therapy clinical care pathways across Barking and Dagenham.

To independently organise, plan and prioritise your own workload, and that of more junior and assistant staff.

To deliver comprehensive formal and informal assessment as appropriate and make differential diagnosis on the basis of assessment findings.

To develop evidence-based intervention programmes, adapt and facilitate therapy according to client-centred needs.

To provide specialist knowledge, advice, training and teaching to parents, carers, students and the Speech and Language Therapy team.

To work closely with clients, carers, families and school staff to embed inclusive speech, language and communication practice across settings.

To provide mentoring of colleagues and peer support.

To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working to ensure coordinated service provision.

To attend relevant training courses, meetings and special interest groups related to your specialism in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist working in paediatrics.

About us

Starting with NELFT – NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. New starters will also have the opportunity to meet the executive team, senior managers and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction is 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 - London

This post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary with a minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941 per annum pro rata.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

Job responsibilities

You would be joining a friendly and inclusive team which advocates for the needs of our clients. Professional development is encouraged to further your skills, while support and advice from experienced colleagues is accessible whenever required. Based in Barking & Dagenham with established transport links, we are approximately 30 minutes by train from central London and 20 minutes from Stratford by public transport. We also have good transport links to Essex and Kent. Please see the attached job description for further information on this vacancy.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected as this document is an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need it for any declared disability.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
• Relevant training related to Deafness, e.g. Deaf Awareness, Transcription for Deaf Speech Sounds

Experience

• Experience working with children with social communication and language needs
• Experience administering communication assessments
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapy and intervention
• 1 year experience working in Deafness pathway
• Previous NHS experience
• 2+ years experience working in Deafness Pathway

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of relevant information technology
• Good organisational skills
• Knowledge of relevant assessment tools
• Understanding of local issues relevant to delivery of a SALT service

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NELFT Trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year plus HCAS per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours