Job summary Would you like to work in an ethnically diverse, NHS Paediatric Speech and Language Therapy team, where training and supervision are a priority? Due to over-recruitment funding as well as increased interest in the Mainstream School buy-in service, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic newly qualified Speech and Language Therapists to join our well-established service in Redbridge, part of the North East London Foundation Trust. This is a fixed term position for a year, with every possibility of becoming permanent. Working as part of this team you will provide a service for children presenting with a range of speech, language and communication difficulties within mainstream schools, community clinics and mainstream schools buy-in service. There will be opportunities to work at universal, targeted and specialist level, including delivery of direct intervention. In our clinic and schools buy in service, we only work with children without EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and are therefore not bound by quantifications. This affords therapists greater independence and increased flexibility to manage and prioritise caseloads based on clinical need. Main duties of the job The main responsibilities of the post: To contribute to the provision of speech and language therapy clinical care pathways across Redbridge To deliver comprehensive formal and informal assessment, and make differential diagnosis on the basis of this assessment To develop evidence-based intervention programmes, adapt and facilitate therapy and the use of augmentative communication systems according to client centred needs To work closely with clients, carers, families and school staff to embed inclusive speech, language and communication practice both at home and within the classroom To contribute to both uni and multi-disciplinary team working to ensure co-ordinated service provision To attend relevant training courses, meetings and special interest groups in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist working in the field of paediatrics. About us 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 on 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). High-Cost Area Supplement This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735) pro rata for part time staff. 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 Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa (plus HCAS) Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 395-RR130-24-B Job locations Newbury Park Health Centre 40 Perrymans Farm Road Ilford IG2 7LE Job description Job responsibilities The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Redbridge operates within a multi-disciplinary team for children with additional needs and disabilities. We offer: A programme of induction A team of friendly, supportive colleagues An accessible base in Ilford close to an underground station Opportunities for frequent contact with other speech and language therapists A well-developed support, supervision and appraisal structure Extensive opportunities for continuing professional development Well developed agile working facilities Opportunities to work both face-to-face and remotely via teletherapy. Candidates will need to demonstrate the following requirements: A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registration Clinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs Outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member. 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. Job description Job responsibilities The Speech and Language Therapy Service in Redbridge operates within a multi-disciplinary team for children with additional needs and disabilities. We offer: A programme of induction A team of friendly, supportive colleagues An accessible base in Ilford close to an underground station Opportunities for frequent contact with other speech and language therapists A well-developed support, supervision and appraisal structure Extensive opportunities for continuing professional development Well developed agile working facilities Opportunities to work both face-to-face and remotely via teletherapy. Candidates will need to demonstrate the following requirements: A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registration Clinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs Outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oA recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registration Experience Essential oClinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs Skills Essential oOutstanding interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member Person Specification Qualifications Essential oA recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registration Experience Essential oClinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children with speech, language and communication needs Skills Essential oOutstanding interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work as an effective multi-disciplinary team member 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 NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Address Newbury Park Health Centre 40 Perrymans Farm Road Ilford IG2 7LE Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)