Job summary Job Title: Speech and Language Therapist Band 6/7 Trust: North London NHS Foundation Trust Location: Chase Farm Hospital Ward: Speech and Language Therapy Pay Rates : £20.82 per hour Shift Patterns: 4/5 days a week 08:00 to 16:00 or 09:00-17:00 Main duties of the job Why might this job interest you? Are you an experienced Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new opportunity? North London NHS Foundation Trust are seeking a talented Speech and Language Therapist to join a welcoming and highly regarded team for a temporary placement. If youre passionate about making a difference and working within a dynamic, forward-thinking team, wed love to hear from you About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £20.82 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time Reference number M0042-81127 Job locations Chase Farm Hospital 127 The Ridgeway Enfield Middlesex EN2 8JL Job description Job responsibilities In this role you will: - You will independently manage, triage and prioritise own caseload providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment, formulation, diagnosis, intervention and advice based on evidence-based practice for people with communication and/or dysphagia needs, their families, carers, support staff and professionals. - You will have the ability to train and motivate other staff members. - You will use your clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge. - You will provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes. To use skills to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management for complex clinical issues. Job description Job responsibilities In this role you will: - You will independently manage, triage and prioritise own caseload providing specialist speech and language therapy assessment, formulation, diagnosis, intervention and advice based on evidence-based practice for people with communication and/or dysphagia needs, their families, carers, support staff and professionals. - You will have the ability to train and motivate other staff members. - You will use your clinical skills to generate written reports reflecting specialist knowledge. - You will provide appropriate specialist intervention and evaluate outcomes. To use skills to generate appropriate strategies for caseload management for complex clinical issues. Person Specification Qualifications Essential What you'll need and be able to provide evidence for- You must possess knowledge of Dysphagia training Demonstrable clinical experience with either adult Mental Health client group or learning disability client group You will be a Qualified Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist with a minimum of 2 years experience Desirable Experience in training other staff members Desirable Experience in community work You will have an understanding of forensic/ locked working environments and associated risks Person Specification Qualifications Essential What you'll need and be able to provide evidence for- You must possess knowledge of Dysphagia training Demonstrable clinical experience with either adult Mental Health client group or learning disability client group You will be a Qualified Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist with a minimum of 2 years experience Desirable Experience in training other staff members Desirable Experience in community work You will have an understanding of forensic/ locked working environments and associated risks 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. 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. 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 NHS Professionals Limited Address Chase Farm Hospital 127 The Ridgeway Enfield Middlesex EN2 8JL Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)