Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Autism - Community post

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join their dedicated team. This role involves working with autistic children and young people, providing essential assessments and interventions in various settings, including schools and clinics. You will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of children and their families, while also contributing to the professional development of school staff. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and is committed to providing high-quality care, as you help shape the future of speech and language therapy in the community.

Qualifications

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree or equivalent required.
• HCPC Licence to Practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to children and families in community and clinic settings.
• Provide assessments and interventions for autistic children.

Skills

Speech and Language Therapy

Child Development Knowledge

Multi-disciplinary Team Experience

Assessment Tools Knowledge

Therapeutic Interventions

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree

Tools

EHCP Assessment Tools

Job description

Specialist Speech & Language Therapist - Autism - Community post

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area: Speech and Language Therapy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 395-WF214-24-A

Site: Wood Street Health Centre
Town: Walthamstow
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro-rata (plus HCAS)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 31/12/2024 23:59

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating.

Job overview

Are you a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist seeking a new role? We have the perfect opportunity for you. We are looking for a specialist Speech and Language Therapist to work with autistic children and young people within resource provisions with a day working in the diagnostic clinic. You will also be supporting EHCP reviews for CYP with a range of diagnoses.

Main duties of the job

As a Speech and Language Therapist in our service, you will deliver care to children, young people and their families in the community, schools, and within the clinic setting at Wood Street Health Centre. You will provide assessments including EHCPs as well as delivering intervention and training to upskill school staff.

Person specification

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Licence to Practice
• Experience of working in a multi-agency and/or multi-disciplinary team
• Clinical knowledge of child development and its application to speech and language therapy
• Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions

Equal opportunities employer
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and positively encourage applications from all sections of the community regardless of any protected characteristic.