Speech and Language Therapist

Job Summary We are delighted to advertise the following part‑time vacancy in our friendly, innovative team. You will be joining a large team of 35 full‑time equivalents in a diverse borough. We have a strong partnership with the local authority and can offer you a range of experience across the delivery of interventions to school‑age children. We have a high retention rate amongst staff and will work closely with you to tailor‑make opportunities to develop your career. We currently have sessions available within the speech‑sound pathway and dysfluency pathways in addition to the role described below. We would welcome applications from newly qualified staff as well as staff with some experience and therefore would consider offering this post as a Band 6 or a Band 5/6 run‑through. We would love you to come and join us. About us NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0‑19 service for children and young people in Enfield. Responsibilities Support children and young people with Education Health and Care plans who have a range of speech, language and communication needs, attending Enfield mainstream primary and secondary schools and in specialist provisions (Additional Resource Provision or special school). Collaborate with children, young people and education staff within special schools to develop facilitative communication environments and contribute to the curriculum that focuses on communication throughout the day. Participate in CPD activities and contribute to departmental meetings, clinical audit and projects. Deliver training, initially with a more senior colleague, to other professionals and parents/carers on all aspects of speech, language and communication. Assist in the training of Speech and Language Therapy students and supervise the work of LSAs/TAs. Newly qualified therapists may be involved in a preceptorship programme. Qualifications Recognised speech and language therapy degree or equivalent. Registration with the Health Professions Council for Licence to Practice. Registered member of the Royal College of Speech & Language Therapists. (Desirable) Car driver/owner. Experience Experience of working as a Speech and Language Therapist or student in an education setting with children who have speech, language and communication needs at both primary and secondary school levels. Knowledge of SEN and national documents supporting schools in supporting children with SEN. Experience with different intervention methods and assessment techniques appropriate for school‑age children. Skills and Abilities Confident and experienced in delivering training. Able to construct clear care plans and differentiate appropriate intervention types based on assessment analysis. Ability to write reports using accessible language and demonstrating clinical reasoning. Personal Qualities Good communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates empathy with clients, carers and families, ensuring effective communication to motivate participation in therapeutic activities. Able to make own effective travel arrangements. Trust Values Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values. Salary and contract Band 6 – £44,485 to £52,521 a year pro‑rata per annum including HCAs. Contract: Permanent, Part‑time. Contact Email: rf-tr.schoolagesaltmanagement@nhs.net Job locations Cedar House, St Michaels Site, Enfield, EN2 0JB Reference number 391‑NMUH‑7550374 #J-18808-Ljbffr