Specialist Speech & Language Therapist- Special Schools/Complex Needs | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Romford is seeking an experienced Speech and Language Therapist. You will be responsible for providing services to children and young people aged 0-19 with speech, language, and communication needs. This permanent position encourages personal and professional development, supporting skills in diverse settings, including schools and clinics. The role offers a High Cost Area Supplement and opportunities to specialize in various areas. Closing date for applications is September 29, 2025.

Benefits

High Cost Area Supplement

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering speech and language therapy for ages 0-19.
• Ability to conduct assessments and deliver interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and the ability to engage in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized service for children and young people.
• Support eating, drinking, and swallowing needs.
• Conduct assessments and deliver training to school staff.

Skills

Experience with children and young people

Knowledge of AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

Understanding of Autism

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

Overview

An exciting position has arisen 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.

Based in Romford with established transport links from London: 17 minutes by train from London Liverpool Street and 20 minutes from Stratford on the Elizabeth Line; good transport links to Essex and Kent. Speech and Language Therapists are core to the efficient service delivery that we provide to children, young people and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide a service for children and young people aged 0–19 presenting with a range of speech, language and communication needs within our dedicated children’s services clinic, schools, community settings and patient homes.
• Support eating, drinking and swallowing where applicable.
• Deliver care to children, young people and their families in schools and clinic settings.
• Work within well-established, supportive, friendly and forward-thinking special school teams as well as in clinic settings.
• Conduct assessments and deliver intervention and training to upskill school staff in allocated schools.
• Develop and/or specialise in areas related to the caseload, including AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) and Autism.
• Engage in 1:1 supervision, safeguarding supervision, pathway meetings and cross-border working with colleagues in neighbouring boroughs.

Role particulars

• This is a permanent position suitable for a current Band 6 or a Band 5 therapist who has completed their NQP competency goals and is ready for the next step.
• There is scope to support related areas and a range of personal and professional development opportunities.

Induction and probation

NELFT places importance on welcoming and inducting new starters. Induction is typically two weeks, including mandatory and systems training and equipment allocation. New starters attend a welcome/engagement focus and meet the executive team and senior managers. Induction is held at the Trust head office in Rainham, Essex.

This post is subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period unless currently mid-probation or a bank member of staff.

Benefits and conditions

• High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum £4,714; maximum £5,941).
• We encourage you to refer closely to the attached job description and person specification for role details and working at NELFT.

Application notes

• We welcome applications even if you do not meet all criteria. Development needs to help you succeed can be discussed at interview.
• References: please provide references from your most recent employer, including a direct line manager or supervisor; professional email addresses required. We do not request references prior to interviews. Include any gaps in employment history.
• Use of AI: applications should be written by the applicant. If AI tools are used, the application may be rejected; support is available for declared disabilities.
• Certificates of Sponsorship: we are a registered sponsor organisation but cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. Check eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.

See the attached job description and person specification for more details about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust.

Closing date

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.