Our speech and language therapy team are developing our work in schools and early years as part of the balanced system approach and have full time, part time or job-share band 6 posts available for enthusiastic, innovative therapists who would love to become part of our well-established team. We will support you todevelop specialist skills, particularly in dysfluency and also in autism, complex needs and deafness, and to work in schools as a link therapist alongside our specialist therapists.
We pride ourselves on providing a supportive environment through regular clinical supervision and team meetings. Our highly experienced, friendly team are committed to delivering high quality care. Career development will be encouraged with appropriate training and skill growth opportunities offered where possible.
This post will be based in Thurrock and working across Brentwood and Basildon as part of a team providing a service for children presenting with communication disorders
• As a successful candidate you will have a recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree and HCPC registration
• You will assess, diagnose and provide therapy interventions to children with developmental language disorders and specific speech disorders
• You will develop education colleagues to support communication development by providing training as a link therapist
• You will organise, plan and prioritise your own work load, and that of assistant staff, and demonstrate the ability to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills – including observation, listening and empathy skills, to enable you to work to support the individual needs of the schools, staff and pupils.
We offer:-
· a full induction and thenregular supervision with a named therapist
• a friendly, fun team
· integrated children’s therapies and professional team meetings
· training opportunities through CPD groups and external courses
· Support from Admin and Assistant teams.
· Agile & flexible working
· A days’ birthdayleave & 1/2 day Christmas leave in addition to your annual leave
• Staff benefits including; cycle to work scheme, car salary sacrifice scheme, and staff discounts
· Resources and support for your own health, emotion and wellbeing
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place 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 also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
1. Devise and deliver appropriate specialist intervention / care plans / enhanced models of SLT for children s with delays and disorders of communication, speech and language and provide suitable and timely support.
2. To independently manage and make differential diagnoses for a caseload of children with delays and disorders of communication, speech and language. This includes children with/without an Educational Needs or Education, Health and Care Plan
3. To provide specialist knowledge, advice, training and teaching to parents, carers, students and SLT team in all aspects of management of speech, language and communication delays and disorders in children
4. To work as part of the integrated therapies multi-disciplinary team ensuring the delivery of joined up care plans.
5. To contribute to multidisciplinary support for clients with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties.
6. To provide oral and written feedback, advice and training to parents/family members, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding communication needs and strategies to facilitate development.
7. To develop and deliver training and support packages
High Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,258 and a maximum payment of £2,122 per annum pro rata).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points based system.
Use of AI
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
This advert closes on Thursday 27 Feb 2025