Specialist Speech & Language Therapist (Maternity cover)

NHS; Romford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in London seeks an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to support children with communication needs. This full-time role is based in Romford and offers flexible working opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and HCPC registration, along with significant experience. The position provides a supportive team environment focused on continuous professional development.

Benefits

High-Cost Area Supplement

Supportive team environment

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level.
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to children and young people in schools and clinics.
• Provide assessments and interventions in educational settings.
• Train school staff to improve care delivery.

Skills

IT skills

Clinical reasoning

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification

HCPC Licence to Practice

Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Job summary

An exciting position has arisen due to maternity leave, for an experienced Speech and Language Therapist to join a well‑established, innovative and supportive team in the London Borough of Havering. As part of NELFT (North East London Foundation Trust). You will join a flexible and creative service where staff wellbeing is actively promoted and encouraged.

Working as part of the team, you will provide a service for children and young people aged 0-19 presenting with a range of speech, language, communication needs.

This is a fixed term position with a wide range of opportunities and clinical sessions across a range of areas such as pre‑school, mainstream schools, stammering and autism. You will be well supported with 1:1 supervision, safeguarding supervision, pathway meetings and cross‑border working with colleagues in neighbouring boroughs.

This role would be suitable for a current band 6 or a band 5 therapist who has completed their NQP competency goals and is ready for their next step. This is a great opportunity for you to join a team of passionate, enthusiastic and innovative professionals.

Based in Romford with established transport links from London: We are 17 minutes by train from London Liverpool Street and 20 minutes from Stratford on the new Elizabeth Line, we also have good transport links to Essex and Kent.

Main duties of the job

Speech and Language Therapists are core to the efficient service delivery that we provide to children, young people and their families.

As a Speech and Language Therapist in our service, you will deliver care to children, young people and their families in schools and within the clinic setting.

You will be working within our well‑established, supportive, friendly and forward‑thinking special school’s team as well as in clinic settings. In your allocated schools you will provide assessments as well delivering intervention and training to upskill school staff.

See the attached job description and person specification for more details.

About us

Our Values 2025 - 2030

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

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to meet the executive team and senior managers, and attend a number of drop‑in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

High Cost Area Supplement - London

This post also attracts payment for High‑Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary. (minimum payment of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 - Per annum, pro rata for part time.)

Details

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa pro rata (plus HCAS)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full‑time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

395-HV153-25

Job locations

Acorn Specialist Children’s Centre, 306 London Road, Romford, RM7 9NH

Person Specification

Trust Values Essential

• We are kind, we are respectful, we work together with our communities

Qualifications Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree Qualification or equivalent
• HCPC Licence to Practice
• Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapy
• Show active interest in CPD in line with RCSLT guidelines

Experience Essential

• Significant relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level
• Working collaboratively with parents/carers and other professionals
• Experience of working in a multi‑agency and/or multi‑disciplinary team
• Working with clients who have a range of speech, language and communication needs

Desirable

• Planning and delivery of training to other professionals
• Working with clients who have eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties

Knowledge Essential

• Awareness of NHS Plan, clinical governance and changing service needs
• Child development and its application to speech and language therapy
• Knowledge of assessment tools, treatment techniques and therapeutic interventions
• Awareness of the roles of other professionals
• Awareness of standards of record keeping
• Understanding of safeguarding

Desirable

• Government policy and legislation and how this may affect service delivery
• Knowledge of acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit

Skills Essential

• Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
• Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence‑based practice
• Able to use own initiative
• Able to organise and manage own caseload
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Formulate care plans and identify goals by organising and prioritising
• Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy
• Negotiation, problem solving concentration, analytical and reflection skills
• Present information in clear and logical manner
• Ability to be a good team member

Desirable

• Allocate duties and supervise therapy assistants

Other Essential

• Able to travel efficiently throughout the area

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Acorn Specialist Children’s Centre 306 London Road Romford RM7 9NH https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/