Speech and Language Therapist Band 5

Whittington Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 5 Mainstream Schools Speech and Language Therapist to support children with communication needs in Islington. This fixed-term position offers development opportunities within a collaborative team environment focusing on improving educational experiences for children with various speech and language challenges. Successful candidates will be responsible for assessments and interventions across multiple schools. There is potential for progression to Band 6 in 24 months based on competency evaluations.

Benefits

Ongoing clinical supervision

Dedicated time for clinical duties

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children with speech, language, and communication needs.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.
• Strong collaborative skills to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive services to children in mainstream schools.
• Assess and diagnose speech and language needs of children.
• Organize and manage caseload across multiple schools.

Skills

Knowledge of speech and language therapy practices

Experience in educational settings

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant degree in Speech and Language Therapy

Job description

If you're passionate about shaping children's communication in schools and thrive in a dynamic environment, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join us in Islington as a Band 5 Mainstream Schools Speech and Language Therapist and help transform the educational experience for children with speech, language, and communication needs. This post is a fixed term contract for 12 months. If the funding is renewed, there is scope to progress to Band 6 in 24 months, provided agreed competencies are met.

• Supportive Caseloads: Manageable caseload with dedicated time for clinical and non-clinical duties, especially in your first year.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, including school staff, outreach staff, and Occupational and Physiotherapists.
• Development Opportunities: Ongoing clinical supervision and the chance to build skills and learn from highly experienced and talented therapists across primary and secondary schools.
• Positive Team Feedback: Don't just take our word for it--our team loves the supportive atmosphere! "I felt ready for the next step with the fantastic support of a friendly team!" (current staff member)

Responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive service to children and young people attending mainstream schools, including assessment, diagnosis and intervention for individual children and young people as well as providing a support service to schools themselves. The post holder is an autonomous practitioner and is responsible for organising and managing their own caseload in up to 5 mainstream schools (primary and secondary), working from a central base. They will work with children and young people with a wide range of speech, language and communication needs including Developmental Language Disorders, Selective Mutism, Speech difficulties and children with language disorders in association with conditions such as Autistic Spectrum Condition, Down's Syndrome and ADHD.