Due to a promotion we have a vacancy (full /part time) for a Paediatric Specialist Speech & Language Therapist in Barking & Dagenham in NE London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, supportive and experienced SLT team that can develop your skills and interests. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to be part of our team and contribute to the future of our service. We currently have opportunities to work with: Autistic children and young people ,Children and young people with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) and/orChildren and young people with Complex Needs and Dysphagia.We are committed to providing a service that follows the most up to date research and evidence base in all our pathways. We are often at the forefront of innovative practise including the use of AI and other online platforms to enhance our work. This is a really exciting time to join our team!We provide a range of CPD through whole-team training, away days and individual training. You will join monthly team meetings and will be invited to integrated children’s services meetings. We also have regular team socials and bring and share lunches. We are a flexible service with options for compressed hours and working in a way that suits the needs of the service and yourself.We welcome applicants from all experienced and motivated therapists even if you do not feel that you meet all of the job criteria. Support to develop will be provided.Main duties of the jobTo contribute to the provision of Speech and Language Therapy clinical care pathways across Barking and Dagenham.To independently organise, plan and prioritise your own workload, and that of more junior and assistant staff.To deliver comprehensive formal and informal assessment as appropriate and make differential diagnosis on the basis of assessment findings.To develop evidence-based intervention programmes, adapt and facilitate therapy according to client centred needs.To provide specialist knowledge, advice, training and teaching to parents, carers, students and the Speech and Language Therapy team.To work closely with clients, carers, families and school staff to embed inclusive speech, language and communication practice across settings.To provide mentoring of colleagues and peer support.To contribute to multi-disciplinary team working to ensure co-ordinated service provision.To attend relevant training courses, meetings and special interest groups related to your specialism in order to maintain skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist working in the field of paediatrics.About usStarting with NELFTNELFT 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 PeriodThis 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 – LondonThis post attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary with a minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum (pro rata for part-time).Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough 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 posted11 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£37,338 to £44,962 a year plus HCAS per annum (pro rata for part-time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference number395-BD024-25-AJob locationsChild and Family CentreAxe StreetBarkingIG11 7LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou would be joining a friendly and inclusive team which passionately advocates for the needs of our clients. Professional development is encouraged to further your skills, while support and advice from experienced colleagues is accessible whenever required. Based in B&D with established transport links, we are approximately 30 minutes by train from central London and 20 minutes from Stratford on public transport. We also have good transport links to Essex and Kent.Please see the attached job description for further information on this vacancy.Use of AIApplications 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou would be joining a friendly and inclusive team which passionately advocates for the needs of our clients. Professional development is encouraged to further your skills, while support and advice from experienced colleagues is accessible whenever required. Based in B&D with established transport links, we are approximately 30 minutes by train from central London and 20 minutes from Stratford on public transport. We also have good transport links to Essex and Kent.Please see the attached job description for further information on this vacancy.Use of AIApplications 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Dysphagia competency Level A
Desirable
- Dysphagia competency Level B
ExperienceEssential
- Experience working with children with complex needs
- Experience administering communication assessments
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapy and intervention
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
SkillsEssential
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Desirable
- ADOS-2 trained
KnowledgeEssential
- Knowledge of NELFT Trust Values
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- Degree in Speech and Language Therapy
- Dysphagia competency Level A
Desirable
- Dysphagia competency Level B
ExperienceEssential
- Experience working with children with complex needs
- Experience administering communication assessments
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapy and intervention
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
SkillsEssential
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
Desirable
- ADOS-2 trained
KnowledgeEssential
- Knowledge of NELFT Trust Values