Speech and Language Therapist

Location

Ilford, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Content of the advertisement which must include 3 essential criteria for the post 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 maternity leave 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 either mainstream schools or Early Intervention clinic 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. 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.

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Salary

£28.41k - £34.58k per annum