Speech & Language Therapist Band 5

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks newly qualifying Speech and Language Therapists to join an expanding team. With a focus on delivering exceptional services to children, this role offers robust support for professional development through a preceptorship programme, emphasizing collaboration and innovation in practice.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Access to multidisciplinary partnerships

Qualifications

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills.
• Ability to work independently and in partnership with other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality service for children and families.
• Provide training for school staff and families.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Education

Speech and Language Therapy Degree/Postgraduate Degree

Health Professions Council - Licence to Practise

Job description

Job summary

Amazing things are happening and you could be a part of it. Join our expanding team

Newham's Speech and Language Therapy service has some exciting news to share . Our team is expanding following successful joint commissioning of our schools service and investment of £1.4 million. We are looking for new SLTs to join our growing and supportive team.

Are you an innovative, creative speech and language therapist?

Do you want support as you transition from student to practitioner and sign off your competencies?

Would you like to bring your skills and ideas to help us deliver change and new services?

We have an exciting opportunity for Newly Qualifying Speech and Language Therapists to join our paediatric speech and language therapy team and be part of our new preceptorship programme. (Preceptorship isa period of structured transition to guide and support all newly qualified practitioners from student to autonomous professional in order to develop their practice further).

Main duties of the job

Within the Schools Team, the caseload is varied, split between delivering a core service and a buy in service into the schools. There are opportunities within pre-school, primary and secondary settings where we work in close partnership with school staff to provide a 3 tier model of universal, targeted and specialist support for children, young people and their families. Training for school staff and families is a crucial part of the service we deliver.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,521 to £41,956 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-SS7239246

Job locations

CS Speech Paeds

West Ham Lane Clinic, 84 West Ham Lane

London

E15 4PT

Job description Job responsibilities

We are part of a multi-disciplinary therapies team who work to deliver a high quality service for the children of Newham and their families. Within the Child Development Service, the team work closely with multidisciplinary partners such as Dietitians, Paediatricians, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapist and Specialist nurses,

For full details please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Job description Job responsibilities

We are part of a multi-disciplinary therapies team who work to deliver a high quality service for the children of Newham and their families. Within the Child Development Service, the team work closely with multidisciplinary partners such as Dietitians, Paediatricians, Occupational therapists, Physiotherapist and Specialist nurses,

For full details please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification Education/ Qualification Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree/Post graduate degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council - Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and Problem-solving Skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal including ability to write clear and concise reports
• Working knowledge of relevant information technology
• Good organisational skills
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Knowledge of relevant assessment tools
• Skills in planning, assessing and implementing relevant intervention
• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs of clients from a range of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds

Desirable

• Understanding of local issues relevant to delivery of a Speech & Language Therapy service

Other Essential

• Willing and able to work flexibly across sites

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Interest in acquiring broad experience across various relevant care groups
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Ability to work independently as appropriate
• Awareness of the roles of other relevant professionals
• Ability to work in partnership with other professionals and other agencies
• Awareness of standards of record keeping

Person Specification Education/ Qualification Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree/Post graduate degree Qualification or equivalent
• Health Professions Council - Licence to Practise

Desirable

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists

Experience Essential

• Relevant experience at undergraduate/post graduate level

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and Problem-solving Skills
• Good presentation skills, both written and verbal including ability to write clear and concise reports
• Working knowledge of relevant information technology
• Good organisational skills
• Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
• Knowledge of relevant assessment tools
• Skills in planning, assessing and implementing relevant intervention
• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs of clients from a range of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds

Desirable

• Understanding of local issues relevant to delivery of a Speech & Language Therapy service

Other Essential

• Willing and able to work flexibly across sites

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Demonstrates good analytical and reflection skills
• Well-developed concentration skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Good auditory discrimination skills and ability to transcribe speech phonetically
• Knowledge of relevant national policies and procedures
• Knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Interest in acquiring broad experience across various relevant care groups
• Awareness of the principles of clinical governance /audit
• Ability to work independently as appropriate
• Awareness of the roles of other relevant professionals
• Ability to work in partnership with other professionals and other agencies
• Awareness of standards of record keeping

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CS Speech Paeds

West Ham Lane Clinic, 84 West Ham Lane

London

E15 4PT

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CS Speech Paeds

West Ham Lane Clinic, 84 West Ham Lane

London

E15 4PT

Employer's website

https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)