Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist The closing date is 08 December 2025 Are you a qualified speech and language therapist seeking a new role? At NELFT, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We can also arrange a flexible working arrangement to suit your personal circumstances. We are looking for a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our diverse Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team in the London borough of Redbridge. Redbridge is a great place to live and work—a thriving community with an abundance of amenities and good transport links. You can find out more about the area and the services we provide on our careers website – www.careers.nelft.nhs.uk. Welcome Payment This post is eligible for the Trust 'Welcome to NELFT' Payment, a lump sum of 10% of the agreed basic salary (pro rata if part time and exclusive of HCAS payments) (subject to a minimum of £4,000 and a maximum of £10,000). Payment of the incentive is 50% of the lump sum at the end of the probationary period (typically six months) and then 50% at the end of year two. This welcome package is applicable to external candidates only. Main duties of the job Speech and Language Therapists are core to the efficient service delivery that we provide to our patients. As a Speech and Language Therapist within our Children's Speech and Language Therapy Team, you will deliver care to service users in the community, clinics and education settings. The main responsibilities of the post: Lead on and contribute to the provision of SLT services for children (0-19 years) living in Redbridge with eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties. Independently manage a clinical caseload of children with a range of feeding difficulties. Provide an advanced standard of assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment for babies, children and young people with feeding difficulties. Make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases. Provide specialist advice and disseminate information to parents and other professionals as appropriate. Work in the context of a multi‑disciplinary team in the Redbridge Child Development Centre. Make differential diagnosis on the basis of assessment evidence, providing advice when appropriate and input into EHCPs. Provide supervision, advice and second opinions to more junior colleagues. About us Starting with NELFT NELFT places 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 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 £4,714 and a maximum payment of £5,941) 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. Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage. We offer: A programme of induction A team of friendly, supportive colleagues with a range of specialist knowledge A well‑developed and supportive multi‑disciplinary team, including joint clinics with a dietitian A well‑developed supervision and appraisal structure (including monthly supervision with a named therapist and annual appraisals) Access to a base with opportunities for frequent contact with other therapists An accessible base close to an underground (Central Line) and mainline station (Elizabeth Line) Opportunities for frequent contact with other speech and language therapists within NELFT. Extensive opportunities for continuing professional development (attending specialist courses) Well‑developed agile working facilities Monthly speech and language team meetings to discuss current matters and keep up‑to‑date with changes in the services Flexible working hours and arrangements Requirements: A recognised Speech and Language Therapy degree qualification or equivalent and relevant professional registration. Specialist clinical skills in terms of assessment and therapy for children and young people with eating and drinking difficulties. Some experience of working with children under 1 (this can be under‑supervision) and a desire to build skills and knowledge in this area. Outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as an effective multi‑disciplinary team member. Experience in supervising other team members. You will be working as part of a friendly, diverse and supportive team to provide a service for babies, children and young people presenting feeding difficulties within a range of settings such as patient homes, pre‑school settings, community clinics and schools. As part of your role, you will provide assessments and deliver intervention and training to upskill parents, carers and education staff. You will have lots of opportunities to develop your skills through training cross‑borough peer meetings. This post will ideally suit a Band 6 Speech and Language Therapist looking for a new challenge or an experienced Band 7 Speech and Language Therapist ready to diversify their career. Person Specification Qualifications Professional knowledge as evidenced by a 1st degree level or equivalent HPC registration. Membership of RCSLT and relevant specialist interest group. Experience Skills and knowledge required of a Speech and Language Therapist working with babies and children with feeding difficulties, including having met the criteria for 'specialist dysphagia practitioner, level C, highly specialist' in the RCSLT dysphagia training and competency framework within the last 6 months and having evidence of this. Ability to critically analyse the validity of assessments and interventions and clearly communicate results to parents, carers and colleagues. Skills Outstanding interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work as an effective multi‑disciplinary team member. Ability to critically analyse the validity of assessments and interventions and clearly communicate results to parents, carers and colleagues. 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. Address The Grove Specialist Community Health Services for Children and Young People, £47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum plus HCAS pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part‑time Reference number 395‑RR080‑25‑C Job locations The Grove Specialist Community Health Services for Children and Young People, #J-18808-Ljbffr